Two Students Killed By Senior Colleagues, Kano Govt, Police Launch Probe

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Kano State Government has vowed to get to the root of the issues behind the death of two students of Government Secondary School, Bichi ,in the Kano North Senatorial District.

Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa were reportedly killed on Monday July 14 ,2025 as a result of attacks from school mates ,who allegedly used metal objects ,known in local parlance as Gwale-Gwale  on them.

A statement from the spokesperson for the Kano State Ministry of Education  on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, signed by the Permanent Secretary Bashir Muhammad, affirmed the decision of the State Government to conduct a thorough inquest into the unfortunate incident.

This is as it promised to ensure that justice is served at the end of the day.

According to the Ministry, preliminary findings have revealed that the incident was as a result of some senior students metting out punishment to the victims for allegedly committing an offence.

“It was reported that the brutal act followed a decision taken by some senior students to punish the deceased for allegedly committing an offence”, the Ministry stated

The statement quoted the Permanent Secretary as cautioning students to avoid taking the laws into their hands .

On a visit to the affected school, Muhammad urged the students to report any perceived offence to the school and other appropriate authorities.

“You should avoid taking laws into your hands ,but rather make sure you report any matter of concern to the school authority for appropriate action”, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary stated.

While extending condolences to the families, relations and friends of the deceased , Muhammad on behalf of the Kano State Government also prayed for the repose of their souls .

Meanwhile ,the Police authorities in the State have waded in and over 12 persons already arrested in connection with the incident.

Although ,as at the time of this report, the Police Command was yet to officially react , impeccable sources revealed that the service has stepped in with some officials of the school also being questioned over the development.