Father of the prime suspect, arrested over the killing of seven family members in Dorayi Chiranchi area of Kano metropolis, Malam Auwal, has called on authorities to swiftly punish his son, Umar Auwal, without delay.
Fatima Abubakar, 35, and her children were reportedly murdered by assailants, allegedly led by Umar, who broke into their residence at Dorayi Gidan Kwari, sparking outrage across Kano and beyond.
This came as President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of the housewife, and her six children, ordering investigation into the incident.
Also, the Kano State government said it was taking over the prosecution of suspects arrested in connection with the killings.