The Kano State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano metropolis, with the arrest of three principal suspects. The arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and coordinated by the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.
The suspects, identified as Umar Auwalu, 23, Isyaku Yakubu, 40, and Yakubu Abdulaziz, 21, were apprehended during a sting operation conducted between 10:00 p.m. on January 17 and 4:00 a.m. on January 18, 2026. According to the police, Auwalu, who is a nephew of the deceased housewife, confessed to his involvement in the crime and revealed that the group had carried out similar attacks in the past.
The police alleged that the same syndicate was responsible for other violent incidents in Kano, including the killing and burning of two housewives in Tudun Yola Quarters. Items recovered from the suspects included blood-stained clothing, two mobile phones belonging to the deceased, a cutlass, a club, and an undisclosed sum of money allegedly stolen from the scene. Other dangerous weapons were also recovered.
The police command stated that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the suspects’ activities and possible accomplices. The command commended the officers involved in the operation and thanked members of the public for their support and cooperation, which aided the arrests. The Kano State Police Command reassured residents of its commitment to maintaining public safety and ensuring that those responsible for criminal acts are brought to justice.
The murder of the housewife and her six children sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the need for increased security measures to prevent such incidents. The police command’s swift action in apprehending the suspects is a significant step towards addressing the rising concerns about violent crime in Kano. As the investigation continues, the police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring all those involved to justice. The case is a reminder of the importance of community policing and the need for collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the public to prevent and combat crime.
