Kano: 2 students killed, others injured in violent attack

A tragic incident has sent shockwaves through Government Secondary School in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State, as two students have been confirmed dead and two others hospitalised following a violent attack allegedly carried out by fellow students.

According to information provided by renowned security analyst Zagazola Makama, the heartbreaking event was officially reported to the police on July 15, 2025, by the school’s principal, Yusuf Ado Yakasai.

Although the full details are still unfolding, preliminary accounts suggest the attack took place within the school premises during what initially seemed to be a confrontation among students. The situation reportedly escalated rapidly, resulting in a deadly outburst of violence.

Sources within the school community described the incident as deeply disturbing, revealing that a group of students allegedly turned on their peers in what appeared to be a premeditated assault. The two injured students are currently receiving medical attention, and their conditions remain undisclosed.

He said that on July 14 at about 11:30 p.m., a group of senior students allegedly lured four students Hamza Idris (19), SS3B; Umar Yusuf (18), SS2C; Ibrahim Ibrahim, SS2B; and Aliyu M. Nasir, SS2C into a hostel and inflicted injuries on them over allegations of involvement in unnatural offences.

The victims were rushed to Bichi General Hospital, where Idris and Yusuf were certified dead, while Ibrahim and Nasir were admitted and are said to be responding to treatment.

The police sources said 12 suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. They include Suleman Abdullahi, Ahmad Sanusi, Lawan Alasan Tambai, Aliyu Idris, Abubakar Abdulaziz (all of SS3A); Ibrahim Nura, Hamza Isiyaku (SS3B); Usaini Mamuda, Masaudu Idris, Yasir Murtala (SS3C); and Abubakar Muhammad (SS3D).

Police said investigation is ongoing and that those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.