Two students killed, two injured in Kano school attack

Two students killed, two injured in Kano school attack

A tragic incident has rocked Government Secondary School in Bichi Local Government Area, Kano State, where two students have been confirmed dead and two others hospitalised following a violent attack allegedly carried out by their fellow schoolmates.

According to renowned security analyst Zagazola Makama, the disturbing event was reported to the police by the school principal, Yusuf Ado Yakasai, on July 15, 2025.

While full details of what triggered the attack are still emerging, sources within the school community say the assault took place within the school premises and involved a group of students turning on their peers during what appeared to be a confrontation that escalated beyond control.

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He said that on July 14 at about 11:30 p.m., a group of senior students allegedly lured four students Hamza Idris (19), SS3B; Umar Yusuf (18), SS2C; Ibrahim Ibrahim, SS2B; and Aliyu M. Nasir, SS2C into a hostel and inflicted injuries on them over allegations of involvement in unnatural offences.

The victims were rushed to Bichi General Hospital, where Idris and Yusuf were certified dead, while Ibrahim and Nasir were admitted and are said to be responding to treatment.

The police sources said 12 suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. They include Suleman Abdullahi, Ahmad Sanusi, Lawan Alasan Tambai, Aliyu Idris, Abubakar Abdulaziz (all of SS3A); Ibrahim Nura, Hamza Isiyaku (SS3B); Usaini Mamuda, Masaudu Idris, Yasir Murtala (SS3C); and Abubakar Muhammad (SS3D).

Police said investigation is ongoing and that those found culpable would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Two students killed, two injured in Kano school attack