Kano police arrest two over alleged assault on polytechnic lecturer
By Uzair Adam
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two individuals for allegedly assaulting a lecturer at the Kano State Polytechnic.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that the suspects, identified as Khalid Hussain, 20, also known as Baffa, of Dorayi Quarters, and Khadija Hassan, 18, of Charanchi Quarters, are currently in custody at the Anti-Daba (Anti-Thuggery) department.
According to reports, the lecturer, Aliyu Hamza Abdullahi, lodged a complaint with the police, accusing Khadija of masterminding the attack. She allegedly blamed the lecturer for obstructing her transfer to a preferred department due to insufficient grades.
In response, she reportedly contacted her fiancé, Khalid, who is said to have entered the lecturer’s office armed with a cutlass, striking him on the head.
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Auwal Isma’ila Bagwai, confirmed the incident and commended the swift response of students and staff, which helped contain the situation before it escalated further.
SP Kiyawa assured the public that the suspects would face prosecution while noting the importance of maintaining order and safety within academic environments.
Meanwhile, the injured lecturer is reportedly recovering, as investigations into the matter continue.