Two students d!e, 2 others hospitalized in Kano after violent attack by schoolmates over alleged ‘unnatural offences’

Two students have been confirmed d3ad while two others are hospitalised following an attack by their schoolmates at Government Secondary School in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State. 

According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the principal of the school, Yusuf Ado Yakasai, reported the incident to the police on July 15, 2025.

HHe 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 d3ad, 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.