Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin praised the Kano State Police Command for arresting three suspects in the killing of a woman and her six children in the Dorayi Chiranchi area of Kano, police and aides said Sunday.
In a statement issued by his media adviser, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the arrests as reassuring and urged authorities to carry out a thorough investigation and ensure a speedy trial for the suspects.
Police spokesman Abdullahi Kiyawa said the suspects are Umar Auwalu, (23), of Sabuwar Gandu; Isyaku Yakubu, (40), also known as Chebe, of Sagagi; and Yakubu Abdulaziz (21), also known as Wawo, of Sabon Gida Sharada, all in Kano.
“I commend the command for its swiftness. This is the first step. The command should conduct a thorough investigation and ensure a speedy trial so that these killers are prosecuted and brought to book,” Senator Barau said.
He stressed that the suspects must face the full wrath of the law, noting that the matter would be followed to its logical conclusion.
“Over the past hours, I have been traumatised, devastated and overwhelmed by the gruesome murder of these innocent children and their mother. This is barbaric and beyond comprehension,” he added.
The Deputy Senate President also prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and for strength for the bereaved family.
“May Almighty Allah grant the victims Aljannatul Firdaus and give the husband and father of the children, Haruna Bashir, the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.