Senate Hails Police For Swift Arrest Of Kano Murder Suspects

The Senate, through its Committee on Police Affairs, on Wednesday, commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the swift arrest of suspects involved in the brutal murder of a woman and her six children in Kano State.

The suspects—identified as Umar Auwalu and two accomplices—were alleged to have stormed the residence of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, in Chiranchi Dorayi Quarters, within Gwale local government area of Kano State last Saturday, where they killed her and her six children.

In a sting operation, the police arrested Auwalu and the two other suspects less than 20 hours after the incident.

Reacting to the development, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Ahmed Malam-Madori, in a personally signed statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, described the prompt arrests as a clear indication of a police institution that is becoming more responsive, intelligence-driven, and accountable.

“The speed with which the suspects were tracked and apprehended demonstrates the growing operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.

Senator Malam-Madori expressed deep sorrow over the killings, describing the loss of a mother and her six children as heartbreaking and distressing.

He noted that while no arrest could reverse such a tragic loss, the swift response by the police sent a strong message that violent crime would be relentlessly pursued and punished in accordance with the law.

He further observed that the use of intelligence-led policing, targeted sting operations, and rapid deployment reflected improved coordination within the Nigeria Police Force.

The lawmaker assured Nigerians that the Senate would continue to support reforms that prioritise professionalism, accountability, and the welfare of police officers, stressing that a motivated and well-equipped police force is essential for public safety.

“We must fund the police adequately. You cannot demand efficiency, speed, and professionalism from the police if you do not fund them properly,” he said.

“Security is built on resources, tools, and people. When funding is weak, investigations suffer. When funding improves, response time shortens, intelligence improves, and offenders are tracked down.

“Funding the police properly means providing vehicles, communication systems, forensic tools, and continuous training. It also means taking care of the men and women who put their lives on the line daily.

“Every naira invested in the police saves the country far more in avoided crimes, protected lives, and preserved property. Security spending is not wasteful; it is protective.

“The National Assembly will continue to push for realistic and adequate funding of the police. A secure society begins with a police force that is properly resourced to do its job,” he added.

Senator Malam-Madori also commended residents of Kano State who provided information that aided the investigation, noting that public cooperation remains vital to effective policing.

He urged citizens to continue working with law enforcement agencies by sharing credible intelligence and supporting lawful security efforts.