BREAKING NEWS: Housewife, three children slaughtered in Kano as infant thrown into well

The ancient city of Kano awoke to tragedy as a housewife and three of her children were found slaughtered, while her infant was thrown into an open well within their home.

The tragic incident occurred in the Dorayi Chiranci area of the Kano metropolis on Saturday.

Some members of the local community said the attackers have yet to be identified, while the police are reported to have launched an investigation into the matter.

Residents explained that the assailants allegedly killed the woman and her children before throwing her infant into a well within the compound.

The exact circumstances surrounding the attack, including the time it occurred and the motive behind it, remain unclear as authorities continue to gather information.

Residents of Dorayi Chiranci described the incident as horrifying and unprecedented, expressing fear and grief over the violent loss of lives.

Many have called for increased security in the area and urged law enforcement agencies to act swiftly to bring those responsible to justice.

There is palpable tension in the area, with many locals taking precautionary measures against further unforeseen incidents.

The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, could not be reached for comment at the time of filing this report.