Saturday, June 21, 2025 - Two young boys (Almajirai) have died, while four others are receiving treatment in the hospital, after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance that was thrown over a fence to them in the Gwammaja area, Kotu Street, in Kano city.
The tragic incident occurred on Friday, according to their
teacher, Malam Nafiu
The deceased children, Abdullahi (12) and Aminu (14), had
been brought from Dandume Local Government Area in Katsina State to study the
Qur’an in Kano.
“It was a substance that is usually added to tea.
Someone—whose identity remains unknown threw it over the fence to them.
Thinking it was milk, they mixed it and drank it on Wednesday. Shortly after,
they began to fall seriously ill. Four of them have recovered, but sadly, two
passed away,” Malam Nafiu explained.
Although the exact cause of death has not yet been
confirmed, foam was reportedly seen around the mouths of the deceased,
suggesting they may have consumed poison.
Police officers who visited the scene have begun
investigations and have requested to speak with the four surviving children.
The children’s parents have already been contacted and are
reportedly on their way from Dandume in Katsina State.
Attempts to reach the Kano State Police Command were
unsuccessful, as the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, did
not respond to calls.
The substance believed to be the poison has been secured and
handed over to security agencies for detailed investigation to determine its
contents.
Meanwhile, a resident of the area,Tahir
Majid, expressed deep sorrow over the incident, saying the community is in
shock.
“We have never witnessed such a tragedy in this
neighborhood. These children were hardworking and striving to fend for
themselves. This incident has deeply shaken us. We hope the government will
carry out a thorough investigation to uncover the true cause of their death,”
he said.
At the time of reporting, the children’s bodies were still
at their teacher’s residence, awaiting funeral rites following the conclusion
of initial investigations.
More updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
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