Ummukulsum Sani’s Murder: Chinese suspect confesses to killing Nigerian girlfriend in Kano
A Chinese national, Frank Geng Quarong, has confessed to the murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Sani, in the Kano State High Court.
Recall that on Friday, September 16th, 2022, the 47-year-old was arrested by operatives of the Kano State Police Command for forcing his way into the victim’s room and stabbing her to death.
The accused, who is currently standing trial for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, confessed during the resumed hearing on Wednesday that he stabbed Ummukulsum with a knife, resulting in her untimely death.
Quangrong, who arrived in Nigeria in 2019 to work as a marketing and sales manager at the BBY Textile Company in Kano where he earned N1.5 million monthly, told the court that on that fateful day, Sani pushed him onto the bed, and he stabbed her without the intention of killing her.
“I escaped from the room through the window because the door was locked from the outside and wanted to take Sani to the hospital but the police promptly arrived and arrested me,” he said.
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The Defense Counsel, Muhammad Balarabe Dan’azumi, stated that his team would be presenting a young girl as their last witness in the next sitting.
Justice Sunusi Ado Ma’aji who ordered the defence counsel to furnish the prosecution with their witness list and a medical dictionary, adjourned the matter to April 6, 2023, for cross-examination and continuation of defence.
Ummukulsum Sani’s murder has sparked outrage in the Nigerian community, with many demanding justice for the victim.
The confession of Quarong has shed some light on the events leading up to her death and will undoubtedly help the authorities to prosecute the accused and bring him to justice.
This heinous crime is a reminder that violence against women knows no boundaries and can occur anywhere, at any time. It is incumbent upon everyone to condemn such acts and work towards creating a safer environment for women everywhere. It is also crucial that those who commit such crimes face the full force of the law.
