The Kano State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the killing of two students during a violent attack at Government Secondary School Bichi, in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano state.

Daily Trust gathered that the incident occurred around 11.30pm on Monday, when a group of students allegedly attacked four of their colleagues over suspicions of homosexual activity.

Two of the victims were reportedly beaten to death on the spot, while the others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Bichi General Hospital for treatment.

“One of the teachers informed us that a crisis broke out in the school, initially described as a fight between students. It later became clear that the victims were accused of homosexuality, and the attackers beat them severely. Two of the students died on the spot, while another was rushed to the hospital,” a source told Daily Trust.

Another source later clarified that two students were injured and are currently receiving treatment at Bichi General Hospital.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Wednesday, said police have launched an investigation into the incident and that those responsible will be prosecuted.

Kano State Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bashir Baffa, has directed an immediate and transparent probe into the matter.

“This is an unfortunate and tragic event. The Kano State Government is committed to a thorough, fair, and transparent investigation to uncover the truth and ensure justice is served,” Makoda said.

He also extended condolences to the families of the deceased on behalf of the government and people of Kano State. “We pray that Almighty Allah grants the victims Jannatul Firdaus,” he said.

Also reacting, the Director of the Kano State Senior Secondary School Management Board, Alhaji Abbas Abdullahi, described the incident as disturbing.

He urged students to exercise restraint and avoid taking the law into their own hands. (Daily Trust)