The Kano State Police Command has arrested three individuals suspected to be the key planners of the gruesome killing of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano, which occurred on January 17, 2026, following intelligence-led operations.
The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the arrests were carried out in compliance with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to track down those responsible for the heinous crime.
According to him, acting under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, a team of elite police operatives apprehended the suspects. They include Umar Auwalu, 23, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters; Isyaku Yakubu, also known as “Chebe,” aged 40, from Sagagi Quarters; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, popularly called “Wawo,” 21, of Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters, all in Kano.
He said the suspects were arrested during a sting operation that lasted between 10pm of 17th January 2026 and 4am of 18th January 2026.
“The leader of the syndicate, Umar Auwalu, a nephew to the deceased housewife, confessed to the crime and also admitted that the same syndicate has carried out a series of gruesome killings and attacks in the recent past, including the killing and burning of two housewives at Tudun Yola Quarters Kano.”
CSP Kiyawa, noted that recoveries from the suspects included four clothes with blood stains, the deceased’s two mobile phones, a Cutlass, a club (Gora), and some amount of money taken from their victims, as well as dangerous weapons.
“The Police Command commends the efforts of the police officers involved in the operation, members of the public for their prayers, support, encouragement and cooperation, and assures the public of its commitment to bringing perpetrators of the crimes to justice.”