11 students arrested for killing classmates in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, in connection with the gruesome killing of two fellow students, an incident that has stunned the local community.

The victims, identified as Hamza Idris Tofawa and Umar Yusuf Dungurawa, were allegedly attacked by classmates using locally-made metal weapons known as “Gwale-Gwale.”

Confirming the development, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said on Thursday that the suspects are currently undergoing interrogation to determine their level of involvement.

“Eleven students were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to establish each suspect’s role in the incident,” he stated, assuring the public of the police’s commitment to justice.

In response, the Kano State Commissioner for Education, Ali Makoda, has ordered a full-scale investigation. The directive was conveyed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Bashir Mohammad, during a condolence visit to the school on Wednesday.

“The Ministry of Education is deeply saddened by this incident and is working closely with security agencies to ensure accountability and prevent future occurrences,” Mohammad said.

A teacher at the school, who requested anonymity, described the killings as the most shocking event in the school’s recent history. “It’s devastating to lose young lives in such a senseless manner,” the teacher remarked.

Parents and guardians in the Bichi community have called for swift justice and improved security measures across schools.

The bodies of the deceased students have been deposited at the Bichi General Hospital morgue for autopsy, while the school remains under close surveillance as investigations continue.

Police authorities have urged the public to stay calm and allow due process to unfold.