The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his grandparents to death over food disagreement.

In a statement released by the spokesperson of the police command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the suspect, identified as Mutawakilu Ibrahim, was allegedly killed his 75-years old grandfather, Muhammad Dansokoto, and 65-years old grandmother, Hadiza Tasidi at Kofar Dawanau Quaters in Kano on Thursday.

The incident, accordingly the statement happened after a food disagreement between the suspect and his grandparents at approximately 9:30am on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

“During the altercation, the suspect allegedly used a knife to stab both victims in various parts of their bodies, causing severe injuries.“The elderly couple was immediately rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano, where medical personnel confirmed their death.

“Their bodies were later examined and released to family members for burial according to Islamic rites,” he stated.

He noted that the case was reported to the Dala Divisional Police Headquarters by a concerned resident of the area.

The Police spokesman explained further that the case has been transferred to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation.

The suspect is expected to be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.