Residents of Tudun Yola in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State were thrown into panic after two women were killed and their house set ablaze by unknown assailants.

The victims, identified as Hauwa’u Yakubu and Zahra’u Aliyu, were both wives of Alhaji Ashiru Shu’aibu Usaini.

According to local authorities and family members, the attackers stabbed one of the women before setting the house on fire. The second wife was later found dead in the bathroom.

A stepson, Anas Shu’aibu, told reporters that the incident occurred around midday while the husband and his children were away at work.

“We didn’t know anything had happened until my father called me at night asking me to return home. We found one of the bodies burnt, while the other was locked in the bathroom. When we forced the door open, she was already dead,” he said.

Shu’aibu added that the family initially believed it was an accidental fire but later realised the deaths were as a result of a targeted attack.

The husband, Alhaji Ashiru, expressed grief and urged security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible.

“They killed my wives and then set one of the bodies on fire. I still don’t know why this wicked act was carried out,” he said.

Kano State police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the incident and said an investigation had been launched. (Daily Trust)