By Jabir Ridwan
The ancient city of Kano was thrown into mourning on Saturday following the gruesome killing of a housewife and three of her children, while her infant was reportedly thrown into an open well inside their home.
The tragic incident occurred in the Dorayi Chiranci area of the Kano metropolis.
Residents of the community disclosed that the assailants are yet to be identified, as security agencies have launched an investigation into the incident.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers allegedly killed the woman and three of her children before throwing her infant into a well within the family compound.
The exact circumstances surrounding the attack, including the time it occurred and the motive behind it, remain unclear as authorities continue to gather information.
Residents described the incident as horrifying and unprecedented, expressing deep fear and grief over the violent loss of lives. Many have called for increased security in the area and urged law enforcement agencies to act swiftly to apprehend those responsible.
There is palpable tension in Dorayi Chiranci, with residents taking precautionary measures amid concerns over possible further attacks.
Efforts to reach the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, for official comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.