A pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son were killed by unknown attackers in the Sheka Sabuwar Gandu area of Kano.
The incident reportedly occurred around 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The woman’s husband is said to have returned from work to find their home locked from the outside. After forcing his way in, he discovered the bodies of his wife and child inside the house. Both victims had been attacked and set on fire.
A community leader who confirmed the incident condemned the poor security situation in the area, noting that residents had previously come together to build a police outpost, which has yet to be staffed by security personnel.
He called on state authorities to urgently deploy officers to the area, warning that the lack of security presence has left residents vulnerable and fearful of further attacks.
Police authorities later confirmed the incident and said an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the killings and identify those responsible.
