In a chilling turn of events, Mallam Auwal, father of the prime suspect Umar Auwal, publicly called for his son’s swift execution rather than a prolonged trial. Speaking on a local radio station, he described Umar as “useless to society” and urged the government to “eliminate” him instead of keeping him in prison at taxpayer expense. He distanced himself from his son, saying he had already “sacrificed” Umar and would not attend any court proceedings, nor would his wife.
The outcry follows the brutal murder of 35‑year‑old housewife Fatima Abubakar and her six children at their Dorayi Chiranchi residence. Police say Umar, who is currently in custody, allegedly led the attack and has confessed to the killings, as well as to a separate assault in Tudun Yola where two other women were murdered.
President Bola Tinubu condemned the “barbaric” act, ordering a thorough investigation and diligent prosecution of all suspects. He praised the police for their rapid arrest of the principal suspects and called for justice to be both done and seen to be done.
Meanwhile, the Kano State Government, through Attorney‑General Abdulkarim Maude, has taken over the case’s prosecution, promising transparency, accountability, and adherence to due process. The state’s move aims to ensure that the victims receive justice while maintaining public confidence in the legal system.
Community leaders and residents remain shaken, with many demanding that the perpetrators face the full weight of the law. Legal experts, however, caution that any execution can only follow a full trial, conviction, and exhaustion of all appeals, underscoring the need for due process even in such high‑profile cases.
