The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects linked to the killing of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis, uncovering what it described as a violent syndicate behind the attack.
The arrests were carried out through intelligence led and coordinated operations conducted between the night of January 17 and the early hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Confirming the development in a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the operation was carried out on the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.
“The Kano State Police Command, leveraging intelligence led policing, has successfully arrested three principal suspects behind the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters,” Kiyawa said.
According to the police, investigations revealed that a nephew of the deceased woman masterminded the attack and led the syndicate responsible for the killings.
“The principal suspect confessed to the crime and admitted that the same syndicate has been involved in a series of violent attacks and killings in parts of the Kano metropolis,” the police spokesperson added.
Items recovered from the suspects include four pieces of clothing with suspected bloodstains, two mobile phones belonging to the deceased, a cutlass, a club, and an undisclosed amount of money allegedly stolen from the scene.
Kiyawa said investigations were ongoing to uncover further details and apprehend other possible accomplices connected to the syndicate.
The arrests followed widespread outrage over the killing of Fatima Abubakar and her six children, who were attacked in their home on Saturday.
The incident also drew condemnation from the Kano State Government, with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ordering an immediate manhunt for those responsible.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor said, “We will ensure that everyone involved in this heinous crime is brought to justice,” while directing security agencies to intensify patrols and community surveillance across the state.
The police command commended residents for their cooperation and assured the public of its commitment to protecting lives and property in Kano State.
