In a shocking development following a horrific crime in Kano State, the father of the prime suspect has publicly called for the government to execute his son rather than imprison him. The suspect, Umar, is alleged to have led the brutal murder of his aunt, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children.
A Father's Unimaginable Condemnation
Mallam Auwal, the father of the prime suspect, Umar, made a stunning plea during a radio interview. He completely distanced himself from his son, describing him as "useless to society". Mallam Auwal insisted that his son and his accomplices should be eliminated, not prosecuted and kept in prison at the expense of taxpayers.
"What he committed against my younger sister and her six children, my wife’s younger sister and her co-wife is condemnable. I distance myself from him. I don’t even want them to waste time on prosecution. Umar and his likes are supposed to be eliminated. They are not supposed to be remanded and fed with taxpayers’ money," the grieving father stated.
He commended the police for their handling of the case and vowed that neither he nor the suspect's mother would attend any court proceedings, stating he had already "sacrificed" his son.
Details of the Dorayi Chiranchi Tragedy
The gruesome incident that has sparked nationwide outrage occurred on Saturday, January 17, in the Dorayi Chiranchi area of Kano metropolis. Assailants, allegedly led by Umar, broke into the residence of 35-year-old Fatima Abubakar at Dorayi Gidan Kwari.
In a broad daylight attack, Fatima and all six of her children were murdered. The victims have been identified as:
- Maimuna (17 years old)
- Aisha (16 years old)
- Bashir (13 years old)
- Abubakar (10 years old)
- Faruk (7 years old)
- Abdussalam (one-and-a-half years old)
Police confirmed that Umar, who is currently in custody, has confessed to these killings. His confession also links him to a recent attack in Tudun Yola, where two housewives were murdered and their home set ablaze.
National Outrage and Presidential Directive
The heinous crime has triggered immense public anger, with many Nigerians demanding swift and severe justice for all suspects involved. In response to the tragedy, President Bola Tinubu released a statement over the weekend condemning the murders.
President Tinubu ordered that a thorough investigation be launched into the incident. This directive underscores the severity with which the federal government views the attack and the urgent call for justice for the victims and their family.
The case continues to develop as police proceed with their investigations, now under the heightened scrutiny of both a grieving nation and a presidential mandate.
