Domestic Dispute Turns Tragic as Woman Sets Co-Wife, Two Children Ablaze in Kano

Domestic Dispute Turns Tragic as Woman Sets Co-Wife, Two Children Ablaze in Kano

A domestic dispute in Kano State turned tragic after a woman, identified as Maryam Muhammad, allegedly poured petrol on her co-wife and two children before setting them ablaze in the Hotoro area of Kano metropolis.

The shocking incident reportedly happened late Monday night at the Mai Allo area of Hotoro quarters, leaving residents in disbelief and sparking outrage across the community.

The victims — 28-year-old Firdausi Musa and her two children, Khadija Ya’u, 7, and Ismail Ya’u, 3 — sustained severe burns and are currently receiving treatment at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, and Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano.

Their husband and father, Malam Saminu, was also injured while trying to rescue the victims from the fire. He is currently undergoing treatment for burns sustained during the incident.

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According to family members, the suspect, Maryam Muhammad, is currently in police custody at the Mariri Police Division as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Speaking on the incident, Firdausi’s younger brother, Buhari Musa Sa’ad, revealed that the family received a distress call around 3am informing them that his sister, her husband and the children had been set ablaze.

He disclosed that Firdausi had spent less than two weeks in the matrimonial home before the attack occurred.

“She is around 28 years old. The children who got burned are the ones she brought from her previous marriage. They are stepchildren to the husband, who works as a tricycle rider,” he said.

Another relative, Rukayya, alleged that the victim had repeatedly complained about threats and intimidation from the co-wife before the incident.

“We were here when she was brought in, and she told us herself that it was her co-wife who poured petrol on her and lit a match,” she said.

Rukayya further explained that Firdausi had temporarily left the house earlier due to the alleged threats but later returned after intervention from her husband.

The incident has generated widespread reactions in Kano, with many residents describing the attack as heartbreaking and disturbing.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had yet to release an official statement on the matter. However, sources confirmed that investigations are ongoing while the suspect remains in custody.

The case has also reignited conversations around domestic violence, family disputes, and the dangers associated with unresolved tensions in polygamous homes.

Domestic Dispute Turns Tragic as Woman Sets Co-Wife, Two Children Ablaze in Kano