Police: Nephew confesses to killing of woman, her six children

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects in connection with the murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano.

The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and carried out under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the suspects were apprehended during a sting operation conducted between the night of January 17 and the early hours of January 18, 2026.

The arrested suspects were identified as Umar Auwalu, 23, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters; Isyaku Yakubu, also known as “Chebe,” 40, of Sagagi Quarters; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, popularly called “Wawo,” 21, of Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters, all in Kano.

Police said Umar Auwalu, who was identified as the leader of the group and a nephew of the deceased woman, confessed to the crime.

He reportedly admitted that the same group had been involved in other violent attacks in Kano, including previous killings in Tudun Yola Quarters.

Items recovered from the suspects included clothes suspected to have blood stains, two mobile phones belonging to the victims, a cutlass, a club, cash allegedly taken from the scene and other weapons. Police said investigations are ongoing.

The Kano State Police Command commended the officers involved in the operation and thanked members of the public for their support and cooperation.

The command assured residents of its determination to bring those responsible for criminal acts to justice.

The police urged the public to continue to provide useful information to aid ongoing investigations and enhance security across the state.