Emir Sanusi Urges Kano Gov Yusuf: Sign Death Warrants for Convicted Killers to End Impunity After Family Massacre"
On January 17, 2026, a housewife and her six children were brutally murdered in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano. The Kano State Police Command swiftly arrested three principal suspects—Umar Auwalu (23, nephew of the deceased housewife and alleged syndicate leader), Isyaku Yakubu (aka 'Chebe', 40), and Yakubu Abdulaziz (aka 'Wawo', 21)—during a sting operation ending early January 18. The suspects confessed to the crime and admitted to prior killings, including burning two housewives at Tudun Yola Quarters. Governor Yusuf commended the police for the rapid arrests, directed thorough investigation/prosecution, and vowed full justice without leniency. Emir Sanusi's Appeal: In statements reported on January 20–21, 2026 (e.g., Vanguard News, ABN TV), Emir Sanusi condemned the "barbaric" killings and urged Governor Yusuf to sign death warrants for any convicted murderers—specifically referencing this case and broader convicted cases. He emphasized: Capital pu...