President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full investigation into the gruesome killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children in the Chiranci community of Kano State.
In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President condemned the attack, describing it as barbaric, and extended condolences to the bereaved family.
He also directed security agencies to ensure a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution of those responsible.
Tinubu commended the Nigeria Police Force for the swift arrest of suspects linked to the crime and reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Dorayi Chiranci Quarters, where suspected hoodlums reportedly broke into the family’s residence and attacked the victims with dangerous weapons. All seven victims were confirmed dead at the Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano.
Confirming the development, the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed that three principal suspects have been arrested following intelligence-led operations carried out between January 17 and 18, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police and the supervision of the state’s Commissioner of Police.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to ensure justice for the victims.
