The Senate has commended the Nigeria Police Force for the rapid arrest of suspects involved in the brutal killing of a woman and her six children in Kano last Saturday.
In a statement personally signed on Wednesday in Abuja, Senator Ahmad Malam-Madori, APC, Jigawa North-East and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, lauded the police for their prompt action, describing it as a clear indication of an institution becoming more responsive, intelligence-driven, and accountable.
Recall that Umar Auwalu, along with two accomplices, stormed the home of housewife Fatima Abubakar in Chiranchi, Dorayi Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State, killing her and all six of her children.
The suspects were apprehended just twenty hours after the crime during a targeted police operation.
Senator Madori said, “The speed with which the suspects were tracked and apprehended demonstrated growing operational capacity by the Nigeria Police Force.” He described the loss of a mother and six children as “heartbreaking and distressing,” adding that while no arrest can undo such a tragedy, the swift response sends a strong message that violent crime will be pursued relentlessly and punished within the law.
Highlighting the importance of intelligence-led policing and rapid response, Madori stressed that “the use of intelligence-led policing, targeted sting operations, and rapid deployment showed improved coordination within the Nigeria Police Force.”
He assured Nigerians that the Senate would continue to support reforms that promote professionalism, accountability, and the welfare of officers, stating, “A motivated and well-equipped Nigeria Police Force is essential for public safety.”
Madori further emphasized the critical role of adequate funding, saying, “You cannot demand efficiency, speed and professionalism from the police if you do not fund them adequately. Security is built on resources, tools and people. When funding is weak, investigations suffer. When funding improves, response time shortens, intelligence improves, and offenders are tracked down.” He added, “Funding the police properly means providing vehicles, communication systems, forensic tools and continuous training.
“It also means taking care of the men and women who put their lives on the line daily. Every naira invested in the police saves the country far more in avoided crimes, protected lives and preserved property. Security spending is not wasteful; it is protective. The National Assembly will continue to push for realistic and adequate funding of the police. A secure society begins with a police force that is properly resourced to do its job.”
Finally, Senator Madori commended Kano residents who provided tips that aided the investigation, noting that public cooperation remains vital to effective policing.
He urged citizens to continue supporting law enforcement efforts by sharing credible intelligence and backing lawful security initiatives.
