Residents of Dorayi Chiranci in Kano State have been thrown into mourning after a woman and three of her children were discovered murdered, while her youngest child was found dumped inside a well in their compound.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has unsettled the community, with locals saying the attackers remain unknown and no clear motive has been established.
Witnesses told journalists that the assailants allegedly stormed the house, took the lives of the woman and her children, and disposed of the infant’s body in a well before fleeing the scene.
Details around the attack remain sketchy, including the exact time it happened.
Residents described the killings as one of the most disturbing incidents the area has witnessed in recent years.
The tragedy has sparked widespread fear, with many calling on security operatives to intensify patrols and ensure the perpetrators are tracked down.
Efforts to reach the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.