The Kano State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old man, Ismail Sidi Muhammad, following a fire outbreak at a residence in Danbare Quarters of Kano.
According to the police, officers attached to the Dorayi Babba Division responded to a distress call on June 19 reporting a fire at Amana House in the area.
Upon arrival, operatives found Muhammad inside one of the rooms with severe injuries, including burns and a head wound. He was rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead while receiving treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the deceased had visited his girlfriend, Fatima Abdullahi, 25, when an argument allegedly broke out between them and escalated into a physical altercation.
Police said the suspect was later seen outside the room raising an alarm that a fire had erupted.
Abdullahi also sustained burn injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the hospital under police watch.
A search of the scene led to the recovery of three knives, a blood-stained high-heeled shoe, two mobile phones and the deceased’s white Honda vehicle. Police also recovered N446,000 in cash from the vehicle.
The command said investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and promised to provide further updates as the probe progresses.
(The Whistler)
