Kano Launches Probe After Senior Students Allegedly Cause Junior Students’ De@ths in Boarding School Attack
School feuds are usually about missing snacks or borrowed pens, not tragedy—but in one Kano boarding school, the rivalry has taken a dark and somber turn. The state government has just hit the alarm, demanding a deep investigation after two junior students lost their lives following a brutal encounter, reportedly at the hands of older students armed with makeshift metal weapons known locally as Gwale-Gwale.
The sad events unfolded at Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, where seniors accused Hamza Idris Tofawa and Umar Yusuf Dungurawa of some schoolyard offense and allegedly attacked them in a shocking escalation of student discipline gone rogue. The state’s Ministry of Education was quick to respond, announcing that no one will be above scrutiny as they dig for the truth behind this grievous incident.
Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, the State Commissioner for Education, relayed through his Permanent Secretary that a no-nonsense, transparent inquiry would begin right away. Visiting the school in person, Bashir Baffa Muhammad urged students to keep their cool in the face of anger and seek out school authorities rather than turn vigilante among themselves. The message was clear: justice isn’t a DIY project.
Meanwhile, the families of the victims are left grappling with both heartbreak and outrage. Relative Malam Ibrahim Yusuf Dungurawa described the devastation wreaked by the loss of Umar, calling for those responsible to face real consequences, while the father of Hamza—Malam Idris Garba Tofawa—described the tragedy as a test but pleaded for the government to be thorough and unflinching in seeking justice.
As students and parents mourn, and investigators prepare to piece together what really happened, one thing is certain: the eyes of Kano—and the nation—are watching to see if meaningful change will follow this wake-up call. Boarding school life, already steeped in tradition and competition, is now under a spotlight that few would envy, but one that might finally ensure safety wins out over silence.