By Our Correspondent
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal stabbing of a resident of Gaida Quarters in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state.
The victim, identified as Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, was allegedly attacked by unknown hoodlums who forcibly entered his residence on Monday night.
A statement issued by the command’s spokesman, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the incident occurred at about 11:30pm on Monday, September 8, 2026 adding that the police received a distress call from the commander of the Gaida Vigilante Group reporting that the hoodlums had broken into the victim’s residence and attacked him with sharp objects.
According to the statement, operatives of the Kumbotso Police Division immediately responded to the scene and rushed the victim to Murtala Mohammed Specialists Hospital, Kano, for emergency treatment.
“However, he was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor,” the statement said.
According to the statement, following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, directed the Divisional Police Officer in Kumbotso, in collaboration with tactical units and community stakeholders, to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible.
The police said the operation led to the arrest of two suspects allegedly linked to the crime, adding that they were currently in custody undergoing interrogation adding that forensic procedures were also ongoing, while efforts had been intensified to identify and arrest other persons who might have been involved in the attack.
The Commissioner expressed concern over the incident and condoled with the family of the deceased, assuring residents that the command would ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.
He also commended the Gaida Vigilante Group for promptly alerting the police, saying the development underscored the importance of community participation in crime prevention.
The command said additional patrols and intelligence-gathering activities had been deployed to Gaida and neighbouring communities to maintain peace and prevent further violence.
Reports have shown that two days ago late Dan Shagamu had posted a video stating that his life was in danger.
