Terrorists brutally slaughtered Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six innocent children in their Kano home, plunging the community into mourning.
The horrific attack occurred on January 17, 2026, at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, leaving behind a trail of devastation.
The terrorists stormed the quiet home, unleashing unimaginable brutality, and turning a peaceful afternoon into a scene of horror.
The attackers, armed with sharp hooks and heavy clubs, stabbed the victims’ necks and crushed their heads, showing no mercy.
In a chilling escalation, they hurled two of the children into a deep well inside the compound, adding to the gruesome nature of the crime.
The victims included Maimuna Haruna, 17, a devoted Hafiza who had memorized the Quran; Aisha Haruna, 16; Bashir Haruna, 13; Abubakar Haruna, 10; Faruk Haruna, 7; and little Abdussalam Haruna, just 1.5 years old.
Meanwhile, Haruna Bashir, the husband and father, escaped the carnage because he was away from home at the time.
Neighbors were left reeling in shock after discovering the blood-soaked bodies, describing the event as the most terrifying incident in the area’s history.
However, authorities sprang into action immediately after receiving a distress call.
Police officers rushed to the scene, secured the area, and transported the bodies to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, where doctors confirmed the deaths.
Under direct orders from Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, a crack team led by Commissioner Ibrahim Bakori executed a targeted sting operation overnight from January 17 to 18.
Consequently, three terrorists were swiftly arrested, including Umar Auwalu, 23, Fatima’s own nephew; Isyaku Yakubu, 40, known as ‘Chebe’; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, 21, alias ‘Wawo’.
Auwalu, the ringleader, confessed to the heinous act, revealing their involvement in prior atrocities, including the killing and burning of two housewives in Tudun Yola Quarters the previous November.
Furthermore, police recovered damning evidence, including blood-stained clothes, the victims’ two phones, a cutlass, a club, stolen cash, and other weapons.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf condemned the attack vehemently, labeling it a “barbaric, senseless and serious attack on human dignity.”
He vowed swift punishment for the perpetrators and extended condolences to the grieving family.
Similarly, former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso praised the police for their rapid response, expressing hope for justice in the Dorayi killings.
Police spokesperson Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa assured the public of ongoing investigations to dismantle the syndicate and prevent future violence.
Ultimately, this tragedy underscores Kano’s persistent security challenges, where terrorist syndicates exploit vulnerabilities for robbery and murder.
Nevertheless, the quick arrests offer a glimmer of accountability amid the heartbreak, as the community mourns and calls for enhanced policing grow louder.
