The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of 22-year-old housewife, Mrs. Rumaisa Haruna, who was killed in her matrimonial home in Tsamiyar Duhuwa, Farawa Quarters, Kano, on April 6, 2025.

According to the police, Haruna was discovered by her husband, Ibrahim Mohammed, lying in a pool of blood with deep neck wounds. She was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the police spokesperson, DSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, revealed that after weeks of intelligence-led investigation, operatives apprehended the suspect, 35-year-old Shu’aibu Abdulkadir, who resides in Madatai Quarters.

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The suspect reportedly confessed to the crime, admitting that he both strangled and stabbed the victim, which led to her death. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation, with authorities working to determine whether other individuals were involved.

Abdulkadir remains in custody, and the police have confirmed that he will be charged to court once investigations are complete.

Commending the efforts of the investigating officers, the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Bakori, expressed confidence in the command’s ability to ensure justice is served. He also reiterated the police’s commitment to public safety and urged citizens to report any suspicious activity promptly.

“The Commissioner urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station,” the statement concluded.

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