The Kano State Police Command, acting on the directives of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal killing of a housewife and her six children at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters.
In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the command said intelligence-led policing enabled the swift apprehension of the alleged masterminds behind the crime, which occurred on January 17, 2026.
The statement further noted that under the supervision of Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, a team of crack operatives carried out a sting operation that led to the arrests.
The suspects were identified as Umar Auwalu, 23, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters; Isyaku Yakubu, 40, also known as “Chebe,” of Sagagi Quarters; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, 21, also known as “Wawo,” of Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters. They were apprehended during an overnight operation between 10 p.m. on January 17 and 4 a.m. on January 18, 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.
“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 robbed at the scene, as well as dangerous weapons.
Investigation is in progress.
“The Kano State Police Command commends the efforts of the police officers involved in the operation and members of the public for their prayers, support, encouragement, and cooperation and assures the public of its commitment to bringing perpetrators of crimes to justice.
