{
  "id": 3329927,
  "title": "Kano: Man gun down wedding guest over loud music",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/kano-man-gun-down-wedding-guest-over-loud-music",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:43:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/kano-man-gun-down-wedding-guest-over-loud-music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kano, a man named Rabiu Mukthar, aged 34, allegedly opened fire at a wedding ceremony, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to three others. The incident took place after Mukthar, who resides in Tudun Yola Quarters, expressed dissatisfaction with the loud music played during the event. Kano State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident, stating that Mukthar emerged from his home and began firing a pump-action gun at the gathering. According to Kiyawa, Mukthar used the firearm sporadically during the attack. Following the incident, police swiftly responded, arresting Mukthar and another suspect. The weapon used in the assault was recovered from Mukthar. Kiyawa added that the attacker informed investigators that the organizers of the musical event did not consult him beforehand and that the noise disrupted his sleep, prompting his violent actions. Currently, the two suspects are in custody at the Kano State Police Command's State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as the investigation proceeds.",
  "summary": "A 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukthar, has allegedly opened fire at a wedding ceremony in Kano, killing one person and injuring three others. The incident reportedly occurred after the suspect, who lives in Tudun Yola Quarters, became disturbed by loud music being played during the wedding ceremony. The spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, CSP […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Man allegedly opens fire at Kano wedding over loud music, kills one",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/man-allegedly-opens-fire-at-kano-wedding-over-loud-music-kills-one",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:37:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/diphtheria-kills-50-children-in-kano",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:37:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}