Phone snatchers stab 30-year-old tailor to death in Kano

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 24, 2021 | 3:21 PM GMT

Abdullahi Bala, a 30-year-old tailor from Kano state, was stabbed to death by phone snatchers in Fagge Local Government Area. Bala was slain in Kano on Friday, October 22 along Zungeru Road and Festing Road. The attack occurred around 6:45 p.m., according to a relative of the deceased, Yazid Ali Fagge, who confirmed the occurrence to Daily Trust. “On his way to Brigade for a condolence visit, he boarded Adaidaita Sahu (Tricycle), unaware that the driver and passengers are phone snatchers,” Fagge revealed.

“They asked for his phone, but he threw it outside so that people’s attention could get to what is happening. In the process, they stabbed him with a metal object on his thigh, and then ran away.

Police were alerted and they immediately ordered all those carrying passengers on the drivers’s rear side on the road be arrested immediately.

“Many people were arrested, but nobody could identify the perpetrators. It was the police who took him to Murtala Muhammad Specialists Hospital, and we [his relative] only knew about his death yesterday [Saturday] from the police. In fact, I am just coming back from his funeral this morning,” Fagge added.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who confirmed the incident said two people have been arrested in connection to the murder and have been arraigned in court. According to the PPRO, investigation is also ongoing to track other likely perpetrators.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.