A 30-year-old man, identified as Mutawakilu Ibrahim, has been arrested in Kano after allegedly stabbing his elderly grandparents to death following an argument over food.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Kofar Dawanau Quarters. According to a report filed by a local resident at approximately 9:30 AM, Ibrahim began a quarrel with his grandparents, Muhammad Dansokoto, aged 75, and Hadiza Tasidi, aged 65, which quickly escalated into violence.
The spokesperson for the Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the details of the crime. “During the altercation, the suspect, who was suspected to be under the influence of an intoxicant, allegedly used a knife to stab both victims in various parts of their bodies, causing severe injuries,” SP Haruna stated.
The victims were immediately rushed to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano, but medical personnel confirmed their death upon arrival. Their bodies were later examined and released to relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
The police have since arrested Mutawakilu Ibrahim, who remains in custody. Following the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section, for a thorough investigation. SP Haruna confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court once the investigation is complete.
Source: ladunliadinews
