Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of the Kano metropolis, describing the incident as barbaric and unacceptable.
The governor, in a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, condemned the attack and directed security agencies to immediately apprehend those responsible for the dastardly act.
“The killing of a mother and her innocent children is barbaric, senseless and a grave assault on our shared humanity”, the statement quoted the governor to have said.
He extended his condolences to the bereaved family, residents of Dorayi Chiranchi and the people of Kano State, praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength for their loved ones.
PUNCH Online reports that the tragedy, which occurred on Saturday in Dorayi Chiranchi, Kumbotso Local Government Area, involved the killing of a woman identified as Fatima Abubakar and her six children after unknown assailants invaded their residence. https://punchng.com/hoodlums-kill-mother-six-children-in-kano
The victims’ bodies were later recovered and taken to the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, while the incident was reported at the Kumbotso Police Division, prompting the commencement of investigations by security agencies.
Reacting further on the incident, Yusuf vowed that his administration would not allow the crime to go unpunished, insisting that justice must be served.
“We will ensure that the perpetrators are hunted down, arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” he added.
The governor ordered the Kano State Police Command to launch an immediate manhunt for the suspects and directed the Kano State Neighbourhood Corps to intensify patrols and community surveillance, particularly in vulnerable areas.
He also urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by promptly reporting suspicious activities, assuring them of the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
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