Not less than 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, in Kano state have been arrested by officers of the state’s Police Command, concerning the gruesome killing of two students in their school.
The unfortunate students —Hamza Idris Tofawa and Umar Yusuf Dungurawa — were said to have been attacked by their classmates using locally-made metal weapons known as “Gwale-Gwale.”
Confirming the development, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said on Thursday that the suspects were undergoing interrogation to determine their level of involvement.
“Eleven students were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to establish each suspect’s role in the incident,” he stated, assuring the public of the police’s commitment to justice.
In response, the Kano State Commissioner for Education, Ali Makoda, has ordered a full-scale investigation.
The directive was conveyed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Bashir Mohammad, during a condolence visit to the school on Wednesday.
“The Ministry of Education is deeply saddened by this incident and is working closely with security agencies to ensure accountability and prevent future occurrences,” Mohammad said.
A teacher at the school described the killings as the most shocking event in the school’s recent history.
“It’s devastating to lose young lives in such a senseless manner,” the teacher remarked.
Parents and guardians in the Bichi community have called for swift justice and improved security measures across schools.
The bodies of the deceased students have been deposited at the Bichi General Hospital morgue for autopsy, while the school remains under close surveillance as investigations continue.
Police authorities have urged the public to stay calm and allow due process to unfold.
“The tragic loss of two young lives underscores the urgent need to address underlying issues driving violence in schools, ensuring a safer environment for all students.”