Nephew, 2 Others Arrested For Murder of Housewife, Her 6 Children
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Charanchi Quarters of Kano on Saturday.
According to a statement by the Command spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, a nephew of the deceased woman committed the offence with the assistance of two of his gang members.
It said that the prime suspect, Umar Auwalu, 23, and his gang members, has also confessed to the murder of several people, including the the recent killing and burning of two housewives in Tudun Yola Quarters, Kano.
The statement gave the names of those arrested as Umar Auwalu, 23, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters Kano, Isyaku Yakubu, also known as Chebe, 40, of Sagagi Quarters Kano, and Yakubu Abdulaziz, AKA ‘Wawo’, 21, of Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters Kano.
They 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.
“Recoveries from the suspects included four clothes with blood stains, the deceased’s two mobile phones, a cutlass, a club, 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, 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,” the statement added.
