Three principal suspects arrested over brutal murder of housewife, six children in Kano
Story by Jameel Lawan Yakasai
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano, which occurred on January 17, 2026.
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The arrests followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, and were carried out through intelligence-led policing under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, sfipma, mnim, mnips, masis.
Police operatives apprehended the suspects during a sting operation conducted between 10:00 p.m. on January 17 and 4:00 a.m. on January 18, 2026. The suspects are Umar Auwalu, 23, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters; Isyaku Yakubu, also known as “Chebe,” 40, of Sagagi Quarters; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, popularly called “Wawo,” 21, of Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters, all within Kano metropolis.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the leader of the syndicate, Umar Auwalu who is a nephew of the deceased housewife confessed to masterminding the killings. He further admitted that the gang was responsible for other violent crimes in Kano, including the killing and burning of two housewives in Tudun Yola Quarters.
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Items recovered from the suspects include four blood-stained clothes, two mobile phones belonging to the deceased, a cutlass, a club locally known as gora, cash allegedly stolen from the scene, and other dangerous weapons. Investigation into the case is ongoing.
The Kano State Police Command has commended the officers involved in the operation and expressed appreciation to members of the public for their prayers, cooperation, and support. The Command reassured residents of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property and bringing all criminal elements to justice.
Umar Auwalu (suspect)
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