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The Digest:

Residents of Zango Biyu in Rimin Gado Local Government Area, Kano State, are in fear following the brutal killings of two children over the weekend. The first victim, a 5-year-old boy, was gruesomely slaughtered, while a 13-year-old girl was found strangled and hanged.


Key Points:
  • The 5-year-old boy was sent to buy powder but was murdered on his way to his grandparents’ house.
  • Residents suspect ritualistic motives due to the boy’s blood being drained, with no blood found at the scene.
  • The 13-year-old girl was discovered dead, her neck broken, and hanged at home.
  • Her mother was heartbroken when informed of her daughter’s death.
  • The killings, which occurred on Saturday and Sunday, have shocked the community.
  • Kano State Police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
  • The victims’ bodies have been released for burial after initial investigations.
  • The police spokesperson could not be reached for comment.

These horrific killings have raised alarm in Kano, with the community gripped by fear and suspicions of ritualistic motives. The police have vowed to catch those responsible, but the emotional scars remain deep.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Kano State Police Command