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  • Kano govt closes school where 5-year-old Hanifa was killed, buried

    Kano govt closes school where 5-year-old Hanifa was killed, buried

    The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Noble Kids Academy located in Nassarawa Local Government Area of the State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the private school is where five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar, a pupil of the school, was confessed to have been killed and buried.

    Proprietor of the school, Abdulmalik Mohammed-Tanko confessed to have killed Hanifa with a N100 rat poison and buried her at the school premises after her death.

    The private schools board in the State announced the closure of the school, stating that the closure was necessary to allow authorities properly carry out investigation on the killing of the innocent soul.

    Five-year-old Hanifa was abducted late last year. The abductors demanded a ransom of N6million but went ahead to kill her after receiving the money.

    Family sources said Tanko, the principal suspect in the death of Hanifa, was among the first set of people who came to console her parents after the abduction.

    “He was full of tears when he visited the family to console them over the abduction,” said the uncle of the girl, Suraj Sulaiman.

    A statement by the police on Thursday confirmed that the school teacher, Abdulmalik Tanko, was the one who abducted her.

    Read police statement below:

    “KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND DIARY

    20TH JANUARY, 2022

    ARREST OF SUSPECT FOR KIDNAPPING AND CULPABLE HOMICIDE

    Sometimes on the 04/12/2021 at about 2030hrs, a report was received from a resident of Dakata Quarters, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State that, one Hanifa Abubakar, ‘f’, aged 5 years old, was kidnapped and a ransom of Six Million Naira (N6,000,000.00) was demanded.

    2. On receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu Dikko, fsi meets with heads of Security Agencies in the State, re-strategizes for effective service delivery and raised a team of Operation Puff Adder led by SP Shehu Dahiru to arrest the culprits.

    3. Sustained efforts and prolonged follow – up led to the arrest of one Abdulmalik Mohammed Tanko, ‘m’, aged 30 years old, of Tudun Murtala Quarters, Nassarwa LGA, Kano State and one Hashim Isyaku, ‘m’, aged 37 years old, of same address by a detective team of the Department of State Service (DSS) Kano State.

    4. On investigation, Abdulmalik confessed that, the victim, Hanifa is his student at a private school in Kwanar Dakata, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State. He kidnapped her and took her to his house where he contacted her relatives and demanded a ransom of Six Million Naira (N6,000,000.00). On the 18/12/2021, having realized that, the victim recognized him, he claimed to have poisoned her to death, conspired with one Hashim Isyaku, ‘m’, took and buried her in a shallow grave located at the private school premises located at Kwanar ‘Yan Gana, Tudun Murtala Quarters, Nassarawa LGA, Kano State.

    5. Hashim also confessed that, sometimes in the month of November, 2021, the principal suspect, Abdulmalik met him and one Fatima Jibreel Musa, ‘f’, 27 years old, of Layin Falaki Tudun Murtala Quarters, Nassarawa LGA Kano State and ordered them to kidnap Hanifa. They plan but later rescinded their action. Fatima was also arrested.

    6. The suspects led a combine Team of Operatives of DSS Kano State, Kano State Police Command’s Medical Team and Team of Operation Puff Adder to the scene. The body was exhumed and rushed to Mohammed Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital Kano, examined, confirmed dead by a Medical Doctor and release to the relatives for burial according to Islamic Rites.

    7. Case will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

    SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA

    POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

    FOR;- COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.

  • BREAKING: I killed Hanifa with N100 rat poison – Principal suspect confesses

    BREAKING: I killed Hanifa with N100 rat poison – Principal suspect confesses

    Principal suspect, Abdulmalik Tanko, in the death of Hanifa Abubakar had confessed he killed the five-year-old with a N100 rat poison.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Tanko, who is the proprietor of the school Hanifa attended before her life was cut short, made the confession on Friday.

    Tanko made the confession when he was paraded before newsmen at the Bompai police headquarters in Kano State.

    The principal suspect, a father of two, confessed he demanded a ransom of N6 million but was paid N100,000, which, he claimed, was used to settle his teachers.

    Recall that Kano 6 Police Command arrested Tanko, 30, and one Hashim Isyaku, 37, for allegedly kidnapping and poisoning the innocent five-year-old girl to death.

    The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, made the disclosure in a statement he issued on Thursday in Kano.

    “In Dec. 4, 2021, at about 20:30 hours, a report was received from a resident of Dakata Quarters, Nassarawa, Kano State, that one Hanifa Abubakar, 5, was kidnapped and a ransom of N6 million was demanded,” he said.

    Haruna-Kiyawa said that the CP Sama’ila Shu’aibu-Dikko, met with heads of security agencies in the state, re-strategised, and raised a team of Operation Puff Adder led by SP Shehu Dahiru to arrest the culprits.

    “Sustained efforts and prolonged follow up led to the arrest of Abdulmalik Mohammed-Tanko, 30, and Hashim Isyaku, 37, all of Tudun Murtala quarters, by a detective team of the Department of State Service (DSS).

    “During investigation, Mohammed-Tanko confessed that the victim, Hanifa was his student at a private school in Kwanar Dakata, Nassarawa, Kano State.

    “He kidnapped her and took her to his house where he contacted her relatives and demanded a ransom of N6 million.

    “On Dec. 18, 2021, having realized that the victim recognized him, he claimed to have poisoned her to death.

    “He conspired with Hashim Isyaku, and buried her in a grave located at the private school premises at Kwanar ‘Yan Gana, Tudun Murtala,” he said.

    He further added that Isyaku also confessed that, in November, 2021, the principal suspect and one Fatima Musa, 27, met and ordered him to kidnap the girl.

    “They arranged for the kidnapping, but later rescinded the action. Fatima was also arrested in connection with the offence,” he said.

    The PPRO revealed that the suspects led a combined team of DSS operatives, police command’s medical team and Operation Puff Adder to the grave.

    “The body was exhumed and taken to Mohammed Abdullahi Wase Specialists Hospital, Kano, where it was examined and later released to the relatives for burial according to Islamic rites,” he said

    He said that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

  • Buhari mourns 19 passengers who died in Kano accident

    Buhari mourns 19 passengers who died in Kano accident

    President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of 19 passengers who met their tragic fate on Thursday in a road accident that occurred on the Kano – Zaria road.

    The president was reacting to the incident, in a statement released by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, on Friday in Abuja.

    He said, “I’m devastated and saddened by this unfortunate tragedy that claimed the lives of passengers who happily left their homes without any idea that it was going to be their last day on earth.

    “The frequency of road accidents is particularly worrisome and it calls for greater reflection on the importance of safety standards.

    “I understand that the accident was blamed on over-speeding and this account worries me deeply.

    “Our drivers should take safety regulations seriously; they have the responsibility to protect their passengers.

    “It’s unfortunate that ours is a country where, despite regular public enlightenment programmes by road safety officials, our recalcitrant drivers treat the issue with indifference.’’

    According to the president, adherence to safety standards and regulations can go a long way in protecting lives on the nation’s roads.

    The president extended his condolences to the Government of Kano State and the families of those who died in the accident.

  • BREAKING: Hisbah invites parents of new Miss Nigeria for allowing their daughter to participate in beauty pageant

    BREAKING: Hisbah invites parents of new Miss Nigeria for allowing their daughter to participate in beauty pageant

    Islamic police, Hisbah has said the parents of newly crowned Miss Nigeria would be invited for questioning for allowing their daughter, Shatu Garko to participate in the beauty pageant.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Commander of Hisbah in Kano State, Sheik Harun Ibn Sina made this known on Wednesday, describing the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant as illegal.

    “We have confirmed that Shatu Garko is a Muslim from Kano State and that her parents are from Garko local government area. Kano is a Sharia State and this is why we will not allow the matter to slide just like that.

    “We will invite the parents to talk to them about the actions of their daughter and the fact that what she has done is illegal in Islam in the event they are not aware so that she will not continue with that path and other girls copying her as well,” the Hisbah commander told BBC News Pidgin.

    TNG reports Shatu Garko, an 18-year-old hijab model, is the first Miss Nigeria to come from the Northern part of Nigeria.

    Garko, who hails from Kano, was crowned the 44th Miss Nigeria after beating 17 other finalists at an event on Friday, December 17, 2022, in Lagos.

    She was also the youngest contestant this year, winning N10m, a one-year residency at a luxury apartment, a brand new car and brand ambassadorship opportunities.

    Speaking shortly before being crowned Miss Nigeria, Garko said, “Winning this competition means a lot to me. I have always wanted to be Miss Nigeria. I’d like to thank Miss Nigeria and its sponsors. I would also like to thank my mum for supporting and loving me”.

    Garko had earlier stated that she loves riding horses and is passionate about proving that religion and culture are not barriers to following one’s dreams.

    TNG reports Nicole Ikot was the first runner-up, while Kasarachi Okoro emerged the second runner-up.

    The winner of the 2020 edition of the pageant, Etsanyi Tukura, was present to hand over the crown to her successor at the ceremony.

    Meanwhile, Sheik Harun Ibn Sina explained the position of the Quran on participating in a beauty contest like Miss Nigeria.

    “In Islam, it is forbidden for any person to participate in any beauty contest. Long ago, our great teacher, Mustafa Saba’i was asked about beauty pageant and he said it is forbidden for the following reasons.

    “Many things that happen during the contest are against Islam. For example, there is a lot of body exposure and also the event teaches ladies not to be shy and reserved.

    “Almighty God in the Quran told the prophet to tell his wives, daughters and other women of faith to always cover themselves properly.

    “In another verse of the Quran, God also instructs people to guard their eyes against watching what is sinful like exposed body parts and also for women not to be exposing their beauty to the outside world except their face, hands and feet,” the Hisbah commander said.

    Sheik Harun Ibn Sina further said that organisers of the beauty pageant were drawing the wrath of God to themselves by organising the event, stressing that God dislikes beauty pageants.

  • Bayero University thrown into mourning as 400-level student dies in hostel

    Bayero University thrown into mourning as 400-level student dies in hostel

    Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has been thrown into mourning after a 400-level student from the faculty of education, identified as Ms Binta Isa was found dead in the hostel.

    The Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs Directorate, Mr Lamara Garba, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Kano.

    Garba said the student died on Friday around 7p.m., after an illness.

    Garba said that available records indicated that the deceased had visited the new campus clinic last week Wednesday and complained of chest pain.

    “She was diagnosed and some drugs prescribed for the ailment.

    “The clinic officials revealed that she had responded to the treatment and continued attending her lectures on Thursday and Friday,” he said.

    Garba said that it was revealed that on Nov 26, she again complained of the chest pain to her roommates in the evening.

    “But she managed to perform abolition and prayed the Magrib prayer in the room,” he said.

    ‘Garba said, however, that the roommates were shocked to have come back and met her lying on the floor.

    “They raised alarm, and she was taken to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, where she was confirmed dead by medical doctors,” he said.

    Garba said that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sagir Adamu-Abbas, Registrar, Malam Jamil Ahmed-Salim, and the Director, Health Services and Security, immediately went to the clinic, and that the university has contacted family of the deceased.

    The Deputy Director said that, “the VC, on behalf of the management, staff, and students of the institution, has expressed sadness over the death of the student.

    “He prayed to the Almighty Allah to forgive her sins and grant her paradise,” he said.

  • Sani Dangote buried in Kano

    Sani Dangote buried in Kano

    Thousands of Muslims attended the funeral of late Alhaji Sani Dangote, the Deputy President, Dangote Group of Companies, held in Kano on Wednesday.

    The funeral prayer, conducted at the palace of the Emir of Kano at about 11a.m., was led by Imam Sani Muhammad.

    The Imam prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the sins of the deceased and grant him paradise.

    The funeral prayer was attended by Senate President, Ahmad Lawal, Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero.

    Others were Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, Sen. Bukola Saraki, Director General, Department of State Services, Yusuf Magaji-Bichi, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Alhaji Abdussamad Isyaka-Rabiu and captains of industries from within outside the country, among others.

    The deceased was buried at Sarari graveyard, where deceased members of Dantata family are buried.

    Sheikh Tijjani Bala-Kalarawi, who led prayers after the burial, described the deceased as a humble, generous and nice gentleman during his lifetime.

    He stressed the need for people to judge themselves based on their deeds everyday before going to bed, to enable them do more good deeds while alive.

  • Police rescue 80-yr-old from suspected kidnappers in Kano

    Police rescue 80-yr-old from suspected kidnappers in Kano

    The police in Kano State have rescued one Alhaji Nadabo, 80, from suspected kidnappers in Garun Mallam local government area of the state.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the police spokesman, DSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, on Sunday in Kano.
    “On Nov. 12, 2021, at about 19:57 hours, a report was received that one Alhaji Nadabo, 80, of Chiromawa, Garun Malam local government area of Kano State, has been kidnapped.

    “On receipt of the report, Commissioner of Police Sama’ila Shu’aibu-Dikko, raised and instructed a team of Operation Puff Adder, led by CSP Usman Maisoro, to rescue the victim and arrest the culprits.

    “The team immediately rushed to the scene and trailed the kidnappers together with members of vigilante and the community members,” he said.

    According to him, with the sustained follow up, the kidnappers released the victim unhurt and fled.

    He quoted CP Shu’aibu-Dikko, as thanking all community policing stakeholders for their continuous support, encouragement and cooperation.

    He also urged the people of the state to continue to expose criminals to enable the police continue to make the state safer.

  • Gov. Ganduje presents N196.3 bn 2022 budget for Kano State

    Gov. Ganduje presents N196.3 bn 2022 budget for Kano State

    Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has presented a budget of N196.3 billion for 2022 to the State House of Assembly for approval.

    Presenting the budget on Thursday in Kano, Ganduje said that it was tagged budget of consolidation and prosperity, aimed at making the state great.

    He said that the budget was made up of N107.8 billion capital expenditure, representing 55 per cent and N88.5 billion recurrent expenditure, representing 45 per cent.

    The governor said that the education sector has the highest allocation in the budget with N51.6 billion, representing 26 per cent, saying that the money would be channeled towards executing policies and programmes aimed at ensuring quality education at all levels.

    He said that part of the money would also be used to enhance the state free and compulsory education programme.

    Ganduje said that the works and infrastructure sector was allocated N33.8 billion, general administration N27.1 billion and the security sector N11.3 billion.

    He urged the lawmakers to ensure speedy passage of the budget to enable the government continue to provide dividends of democracy to people of the state.

    He also urged youths to shun all forms of violence especially as the 2023 general elections got nearer.

    In his remarks, the Speaker, Alhaji Hamisu Chidari, assured the governor of speedy passage of the budget.

    He called on revenue generating agencies to intensify efforts in generating funds for the government to execute its projects.

    Chidari urged government Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to be ready for budget defence at the House.

  • BREAKING: 26-year-old man who put himself up for sale for N20 million arrested

    BREAKING: 26-year-old man who put himself up for sale for N20 million arrested

    A 26-year-old man known as Aliyu Na Idris, who put himself up for sale for N20 million has been arrested in Kano State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Idris was arrested by the Islamic police known as Hisbah, who said what Idris did is forbidden in Islam.

    Recall that Idris, a tailor trended on social media last weekend after putting himself up for sale, citing poverty.

    Hisbah Commander, Harun Ibn Sina confirmed he has been arrest.

    “Yes we arrested him on Tuesday and he spent the night with us, what he did is forbidden in Islam, you can’t try to sell yourself no matter your condition or situation,” Sina told BBC.

    Idris had spoken to local journalists before his arrest, saying he was in a huge financial mess, hence his decision to put a N20 million price tag on his person, promising to serve his buyer wholeheartedly.

    “The decision to sell myself was due to poverty. I plan to give my parents 10 million naira when I eventually get a buyer, pay five million naira as tax to the government, give two million naira to anyone who helped me get a buyer and keep the remaining for daily upkeep,” Aliyu told journalists in Kano before his arrest.

  • Ganduje appoints new Emir of Gaya

    Ganduje appoints new Emir of Gaya

    Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Sunday, appointed Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya, the Chiroman Gaya, as the new Emir of Gaya.

    Ibrahim-Gaya succeeded his late father, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir, who died on Sept. 22, at the age of 91, after a protracted illness.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, announced the appointment on behalf of the governor.

    “Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, by the power conferred on him by the Kano Emirate Law 2020, as amended, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya as the new emir of Gaya.

    “The appointment followed the recommendation of the Gaya Emirate kingmakers who presented three candidates to the Governor. The governor chose Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya, as the new Emir,” he said.

    The kingmakers included, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, as the leader of the kingmakers, with Alhaji Wada Aliyu, AIG Alhaji Bashir Albasu (rtd), and Alhaji Jafar Usman, as members

    Gaya was among the four new emirates created by the administration of Gov Ganduje in 2019, alongside Bichi, Rano and Karaye.