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From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The Senate has commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the swift arrest of suspects linked to the murder of a woman and her six children in Kano State.
The commendation came yesterday, from the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, following the arrest of the prime suspect, Umar Auwalu, and two alleged accomplices less than 24 hours after the crime.
The suspects were accused of storming the residence of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, in Chiranchi, Dorayi Quarters, within Gwale Local Government, Kano State, last Saturday, where they allegedly murdered her and her six children.
In a sting operation carried out by the police, the suspects were apprehended about 20 hours after the incident.
Reacting to the development, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam-Madori, praised the police for what he described as a rapid and intelligence-driven response that reflects a growing level of professionalism within the force.
In a personally signed statement issued in Abuja, Senator Malam-Madori said the speed with which the suspects were tracked and arrested demonstrated improved operational capacity and accountability in the Nigeria Police Force.
“The speed with which the suspects were tracked and apprehended demonstrates a growing operational capacity by the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.
While expressing deep sorrow over the killings, the lawmaker described the death of a mother and her six children as heartbreaking and deeply distressing.
He noted that although no arrest could undo the tragedy, the swift police response sent a strong message that violent crimes would be pursued relentlessly and punished in line with the law.
According to him, the use of intelligence-led policing, targeted sting operations and rapid deployment pointed to better coordination and effectiveness within the force.
Senator Malam-Madori further assured Nigerians of the Senate’s commitment to supporting reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability and the welfare of police officers, stressing that a motivated and well-equipped police force is critical to public safety.
“We must fund the police adequately. You cannot demand efficiency, speed and professionalism from the police if you do not fund them adequately,” he said.
“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.
“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,” he added.
The senator also commended residents of Kano who provided useful information that aided the investigation, stressing that public cooperation remains vital to effective policing.
He urged citizens to continue to support law enforcement agencies by sharing credible intelligence and working within the law to enhance security across the country.
