A yet-to-be-identified woman and three of her children were found dead in their home, while her infant was reportedly discovered in an open well within their compound.
A post shared by a Facebook user, Ameh Sylvester revealed that the tragic incident occurred in the Dorayi Chiranci area of the Kano metropolis on Saturday.
According to post, the attackers have yet to be identified, while the police are reported to have launched an investigation into the matter.
Residents explained that the assailants allegedly killed the woman and her children before throwing her infant into a well within the compound.
The exact circumstances surrounding the attack, including the time it occurred and the motive behind it, remain unclear as authorities continue to gather information.
Residents of Dorayi Chiranci described the incident as horrifying and unprecedented, expressing fear and grief over the violent loss of lives.
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Many have called for increased security in the area and urged law enforcement agencies to act swiftly to bring those responsible to justice.
There is palpable tension in the area, with many locals taking precautionary measures against further unforeseen incidents.
All efforts by First Daily correspondent to reach the Kano command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, proved abortive.