The Kano State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the gruesome killing of a mother and her six children following a violent attack on their home in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, the command said on Saturday.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the tragic incident occurred at about 12:10 p.m. when unknown hoodlums forcibly gained entry into the residence of Haruna Bashir and attacked the occupants with dangerous weapons.

The victims have been identified as Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her six children. All seven sustained fatal injuries and were taken to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, where medical personnel confirmed their deaths on arrival.

Police Response and Investigation

Upon receiving the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, immediately mobilised a team of officers to the scene, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Lawal Isah Mani, to secure the area and begin preliminary inquiries.

CP Bakori has directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), ACP Wada Jarma, to lead a thorough investigation aimed at identifying and apprehending the perpetrators.

In the statement, the police command extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, residents of Dorayi Chiranchi and the people of Kano State. It also reassured the public that every effort will be made to bring those responsible to justice.

Community Reaction and Security Concerns

The attack has plunged the Dorayi Chiranchi community into mourning, with residents describing the incident as shocking and senseless. Many called on security agencies to intensify patrols and improve intelligence gathering to prevent similar atrocities in the future.

Security analysts say the tragic killings underscore ongoing insecurity challenges in some urban quarters of northern Nigeria, where criminal elements occasionally exploit gaps in local surveillance and response. Authorities have urged anyone with credible information about the attack to assist police investigations.