Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has commended the Kano State Police Command for the rapid arrest of three suspects linked to the brutal murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, describing the operation as a testament to professionalism and dedication.
The commendation came in a statement issued on Sunday, January 18, 2026, by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The gruesome killings, which occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2026, sent shockwaves through the community, with the victims including 35-year-old Fatima Abubakar and her six children slaughtered in their home by intruders armed with dangerous weapons. One child was reportedly dumped in a well.
Governor Yusuf described the prompt response of the police as a clear demonstration of professionalism, courage and commitment to safeguarding lives and property in Kano State.
He said the gruesome incident, which shocked residents and plunged the state into mourning, was deeply saddening, but noted that the speedy tracking and arrest of the suspects had helped restore public confidence in the security agencies.
The governor specifically commended the Commissioner of Police and officers involved in the operation for deploying intelligence-led strategies that led to the breakthrough, stressing that such diligence must be sustained to deter criminal activities.
The arrests, announced by the police on Sunday, involved three principal suspects: Umar Auwalu (23, nephew of the deceased housewife), Isyaku Yakubu (alias “Chebe,” 40), and Yakubu Abdulaziz (alias “Wawo,” 21). Police recovered blood-stained clothes, the victims’ mobile phones, a cutlass, a club, stolen money, and other weapons. The lead suspect confessed and linked the group to prior killings, including the murder and burning of two women in Tudun Yola Quarters.
Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the police and other security agencies with necessary logistics and cooperation to ensure criminals have no hiding place in the state.
He also urged residents to continue assisting security agencies with timely and credible information, noting that community collaboration remains critical to maintaining peace and security.
The governor further directed that the suspects be thoroughly investigated and diligently prosecuted to ensure justice for the victims and serve as a deterrent to others.
