Man Arrested in Kano for Allegedly Killing Grandparents Over Food Dispute

Police in Kano State have arrested a 30-year-old man, Mutawakilu Ibrahim, for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death following a dispute over food.

The incident occurred on Thursday morning in Kofar Dawanau Quarters, and was reported to the Dala Divisional Police Headquarters at around 9:30 a.m.

According to a statement released by the Kano State Police Command, the suspect had a quarrel with his grandparents Muhammad Dansokoto, 75, and Hadiza Tasidi, 65 which escalated into violence.

During the altercation, Ibrahim allegedly attacked them with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.

Both victims were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.

Their bodies were later released to their family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

The police said the suspect appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants at the time of the attack.

He is currently in custody, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court after the investigation is concluded.