The tragic incident, which occurred on Friday, at about 9:30 pm, led to the death of Sulaiman Musa, also 25, from Goda Village in the same local government.
According to a statement on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the victim had visited his girlfriend, Fiddausi Umar, at her residence when he was allegedly attacked by her brother, Mansur.
The suspect reportedly struck Sulaiman on the head with a stick, inflicting serious injuries.
“The victim was rushed to the Kunya Cottage Hospital and later referred to the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano, where he died at about 12:50 am on Saturday,” Kiyawa said.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, condemned the act and urged the public to exercise restraint and resolve conflicts peacefully.
“We appeal to residents to avoid taking the law into their hands and report any dispute or suspicious activity to the nearest police station,” the statement reads.
The police command reiterated its commitment to maintaining public safety and called on community members to promote peaceful coexistence and vigilance in their neighbourhoods.
@ Punch Newspaper
