Two allegedly stab praying man to death in Kano

knife attack stabbing

The police in Kano have arrested two suspects, Kamalu Musa and another simply called Babangida, for allegedly stabbing a man to death.

The suspects are both residents of Shekar Maidaki Quarters, Kano.

Kano police spokesperson, Abdullahi Haruna, said in a statement on Sunday, that the incident occurred on February 27 while the victim, Adamu Bala, was saying his prayers at a block industry.

Mr Balance is a resident of Bubugaje Area of Shekar Maidaki Quarters in Kano.

The spokesperson said: “The suspects attacked and stabbed the victim to death with a knife.”

Mr Haruna said the Command had commenced investigation into the matter, adding that the suspects will be charged to court after investigation.

He said the Command also arrested one Salisu Muhammad of Yakasai Quarters Kano, for allegedly stabbing one Mujittafa Musa with knife to death.

The incident, according to him, occurred on March 2, at about 11:21 pm.

He said that the suspect had a misunderstanding with his friend, Musa, while arguing over a football match, in the process, the suspect stabbed the victim on the chest with a knife.

Haruna said that the victim was also rushed to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano, where he was confirmed dead.

He alleged that the same suspect used the said knife and stabbed one Suleiman Muhammad on his knee on the same day.

Investigation into the case is still ongoing.