Woman Arrested For Allegedly Setting Husband, Co-wife And 2 Children Ablaze In Kano
A woman, Maryam Muhammad, has been arrested by the Kano State Police Command for allegedly setting her husband, co-wife and two children ablaze in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis. The incident, which occurred late Monday night at Mai Allo area of Hotoro quarters, left four persons with severe burns and sparked outrage among residents of the community. The victims were identified as Firdausi Musa, 28, her two children, Khadija Ya’u, 7, and Ismail Ya’u, 3, as well as her husband, Malam Saminu, who reportedly sustained injuries while trying to rescue them from the inferno. The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, and Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. Family sources alleged that the suspect poured petrol on the victims before setting them on fire following a domestic dispute. Speaking on the incident, younger brother to Firdausi, Buhari Musa Sa’ad, said the family received a distress call around 3 AM informing them...