Man arrested for allegedly stabbing friend to death in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Mustapha Isma’il, for allegedly killing his friend, Halifa, during an argument.

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the incident happened on December 26, 2025, around 8:30pm in the Sheshe area of Kano city.
He explained that police responded after receiving an emergency call.

“On receiving an emergency call, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, deployed personnel to the scene. The victim, who was found bleeding, was rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital where a doctor confirmed him dead,” Kiyawa said.
According to him, the suspect was arrested immediately and taken to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Kiyawa said early findings showed that the suspect stabbed the 24-year-old victim in the stomach after a quarrel.
“Investigation is ongoing and the suspect, who has already pleaded guilty, will be charged to court upon completion.
“We call on people, especially youths, to remain calm and avoid resorting to weapons whenever they have misunderstandings,” he added.

The suspect, while giving his account, said the fight started while they were watching a movie on a mobile phone in front of a shop.
He claimed the victim suddenly rushed toward them, and he warned that his phone should not be damaged. He said the situation turned into an argument and that the deceased allegedly hit him with an object, causing him to bleed.
“I went home, picked up a knife and stabbed him. Later, I heard that he had died. I regret my actions. If I had known it would lead to his death, I would not have stepped out of my house that day,” he said.