Police arrest two over killing of Kano political commentator
Police in Kano have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of popular political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, at his residence. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-over-killing-of-kano-political-commentator/
Police in Kano have arrested two suspects in connection with the killing of Ibrahim Khalil Danshagamu, a popular political commentator and government critic. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, Danshagamu was murdered at his home in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area, on September 8, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m.
The Kano State Police Command received a distress report and operatives of the Kumbotso Police Division responded promptly to the scene. The victim was taken to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, but was confirmed dead on arrival.
The police conducted an intelligence-driven operation, which resulted in the arrest of the two suspects. They are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation, while efforts have been intensified to apprehend other persons who may be connected to the crime.
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