The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death over a disagreement concerning food.

On September 25, 2025, at about 09:30am, a resident of Kofar Dawanau Quarters reported that one Mutawakilu Ibrahim, had a quarrel with his grandparents, Muhammad Dansokoto, aged 75, and Hadiza Tasidi, aged 65, over a food-related disagreement. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly used a knife to stab both victims in various parts of their bodies, causing severe injuries.

The victims were immediately rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel. Their corpses were examined and later released to their relatives for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

The alleged culprit, suspected to be under the influence of intoxicants has been arrested, and based on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori PhD sfipma mnim mnips, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Homicide Section for discreet investigation. The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.