2 students die, 2 hospitalized after attack by schoolmates in Kano

2 students die, 2 hospitalized after attack by schoolmates in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of two students and the hospitalization of two others following an attack by their schoolmates at Government Secondary School, Bichi.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the principal of the school, Yusuf Ado Yakasai, reported the incident to the police on July 15.

He said that on July 14 at about 11:30 p.m., a group of senior students allegedly lured four students Hamza Idris (19), SS3B; Umar Yusuf (18), SS2C; Ibrahim Ibrahim, SS2B; and Aliyu M. Nasir, SS2C into a hostel and inflicted injuries on them over allegations of involvement in unnatural offences.

The victims were rushed to Bichi General Hospital, where Idris and Yusuf were certified dead, while Ibrahim and Nasir were admitted and are said to be responding to treatment.

The police sources said 12 suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. They include Suleman Abdullahi, Ahmad Sanusi, Lawan Alasan Tambai, Aliyu Idris, Abubakar Abdulaziz (all of SS3A); Ibrahim Nura, Hamza Isiyaku (SS3B); Usaini Mamuda, Masaudu Idris, Yasir Murtala (SS3C); and Abubakar Muhammad (SS3D).

Police said investigation is ongoing and that those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

2 students die, 2 hospitalized after attack by schoolmates in Kano