One killed, three injured as gunman opens fire at Kano wedding

One killed, three injured as gunman opens fire at Kano wedding

A wedding ceremony in Kano has ended in tragedy after a 34-year-old man allegedly opened fire on guests, killing one person and injuring three others following a dispute reportedly linked to music at the event.

The incident occurred on August 16, 2026, at Tudun Yola Quarters in Kano during a marriage celebration popularly known as a “DJ” event, according to the Kano State Police Command.

The police identified the suspect as Rabiu Mukhtar, who allegedly used a pump-action firearm to shoot four people attending the ceremony. The weapon was subsequently recovered by police officers.

Kano State Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna-Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest of Mukhtar and another person in connection with the incident. Both suspects are being held at the Kano State Police Command headquarters in Bompai while investigators continue to establish what led to the shooting.

The victims were identified as Sadiq Abubakar, Umar Rabiu, Muhammad Sadisu and Aliyu Mustapha. They were taken to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, for emergency medical treatment.

However, Mustapha later died from injuries sustained during the shooting. The other three victims were reported to be receiving treatment and responding to medical care.

According to the police, preliminary findings indicated that the incident followed a dispute over music being played at the wedding.

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The police said Mukhtar reportedly complained that the organisers had not informed him about the event and that the noise from the music had disturbed his sleep.

The suspect, however, reportedly gave investigators another explanation, claiming that he opened fire after being informed that suspected members of the ‘Yan Daba group were approaching the venue.

Police have not independently established that claim, and investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The shooting reportedly caused panic among wedding guests and residents in the area, with people scrambling for safety after the gunfire began.

Police officers responded to the incident after receiving information about the shooting and arrested the suspects. The recovery of the firearm is expected to form part of the evidence being examined as investigators reconstruct what happened.

The two suspects remain in police custody as the investigation continues. Authorities are expected to determine their respective roles and establish whether additional people were involved.

The Kano State Police Command said anyone found to have committed an offence would be prosecuted after the investigation is concluded.

The incident has also raised concerns about how disputes over music, noise and social gatherings can escalate into serious violence, particularly when firearms are involved.

What was intended to be a wedding celebration was instead disrupted by gunfire, leaving one person dead and three others injured.

The police have not announced the final charges against the suspects, as investigations into the Kano wedding shooting remain ongoing.

One killed, three injured as gunman opens fire at Kano wedding