Nigeria's Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin has commended the Kano State Police Command for arresting three principal suspects in the gruesome murder of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. The incident has drawn condemnations from former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and other officials. Authorities are calling for a thorough investigation.
On January 18, 2026, the Kano State Police Command arrested three principal suspects in the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. Deputy Senate President Barau I Jibrin commended the police action and called for a thorough investigation to ensure justice. In his statement, Barau highlighted the police's commitment to protecting lives.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar condemned the killings, describing them as 'unacceptable.' The incident also drew criticism from Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Hon. Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji, who labeled it a 'brutal killing' of the mother and her children.
Details on the motive or identities of the suspects remain undisclosed in reports, but the attack occurred in a densely populated quarter, prompting ongoing police probes. The event has raised concerns in Kano's community, underscoring the need for enhanced security measures. No contradictions appear across sources, all confirming the arrests and condemnations.
