Malam Auwal, the father of the main suspect detained in connection with the horrific murders of seven family members in Kano’s Dorayi Chiranchi neighborhood, has urged security services to make sure that his son, Umar Auwal, receives prompt punishment.
Umar is being held by the police on suspicion of killing his aunt, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children on Saturday in broad daylight. The event has caused indignation throughout the state.
Maimuna (17), Aisha (16), Bashir (13), Abubakar (10), Faruk (7), and Abdussalam (one and a half years old) were the victims.
The suspect’s confession to the murders has been verified by police authorities. Additionally, it was reported that he took responsibility for a recent attack in Tudun Yola that resulted in the murder of two housewives and the burning of their home.
Malam Auwal publicly repudiated his son in an interview with Freedom Radio, calling him “useless to society” and stating that he shouldn’t be spared.
It is unacceptable what he did to my wife’s younger sister and her co-wife, as well as to my younger sister and her six children. I keep my distance from him,” he remarked.
In addition, the heartbroken father said that Umar had killed and removed his own little sister’s eyes years prior.
“I don’t even want the prosecution to take up time. It is intended to eradicate Umar and like individuals. Auwal continued, “They shouldn’t be remanded and fed with taxpayer money.”
Malam Auwal stated he had already sacrificed his kid and made it plain that neither he nor his wife, Umar’s mother, would attend any court sessions pertaining to the issue, while praising the police for their prompt action.
The 35-year-old Fatima Abubakar and her children were reportedly killed when attackers, purportedly under the command of Umar, broke into their home at Dorayi Gidan Kwari. This development has been denounced by locals and community leaders in Kano and abroad.