Kano wedding turns tragic as man guns down guest over loud music

A 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukthar, is said to have fired bullets at a wedding party in Kano, causing one death and injuring three other people.

The incident is said to have taken place following a disturbance caused to the suspect, who hails from Tudun Yola Quarters, through music played at the wedding party.

The spokesperson of Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the incident, saying that the suspect emerged from his house and fired shots at those attending the wedding party.

According to him, Mukthar used a pump-action gun to fire sporadically at the gathering.

Kiyawa said the police immediately responded after receiving information about the incident and arrested Mukthar and another suspect.

He added that the weapon allegedly used in the attack was recovered from Mukthar.

Kiyawa also said the suspect reportedly told investigators that the organisers of the musical event did not consult him before holding it

He allegedly told the police that the noise disturbed his sleep, prompting him to open fire at the gathering

He further said the two suspects are currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Kano State Police Command as investigation continues.