Two women, Hauwa'u Yakubu and Zahra'u Aliyu, were brutally murdered and their home set ablaze by unknown assailants in Kano State's Gwale Local Government Area. The victims were wives of Alhaji Ashiru Shu'aibu Usaini, and the attack occurred on November 12, 2025, while the husband and children were away.
According to reports, the attackers stabbed one of the women before setting the house on fire, while the other was found dead in the bathroom. A stepson, Anas Shu'aibu, expressed shock and grief, stating that the family initially thought it was an accidental fire but later realized it was a deliberate attack.
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the incident and launched an investigation to track down the perpetrators. The husband, Alhaji Ashiru, is appealing to security agencies to uncover those responsible, saying, "They killed my wives and set one of them on fire. I still don't know why anyone would carry out such a wicked act" ¹ ² ³.
