Kano: Man Shoots Wedding Guest Dead Over Loud Music

A 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukthar, has allegedly opened fire at a wedding ceremony in Kano, killing one person and injuring three others.

The incident reportedly occurred in Tudun Yola Quarters after Mukthar became angered by loud music at the wedding ceremony.

The spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident, saying the suspect allegedly came out of his house and opened fire on people attending the ceremony.

According to Kiyawa, Mukthar allegedly fired a pump-action gun sporadically at the gathering.

He said the police responded immediately after receiving information about the incident and arrested Mukthar and another suspect.

The police spokesperson added that the firearm allegedly used in the attack was recovered from Mukthar.

Kiyawa said the suspect reportedly told investigators that the organisers of the musical event had not consulted him before holding the ceremony.

He allegedly told the police that the noise from the event disturbed his sleep, prompting him to open fire on the gathering.

Kiyawa further disclosed that the two suspects were being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Kano State Police Command as investigations continued.