A chilling confession has emerged from the Kano State High Court as the prime suspect in the horrific Dorayi Chiranci massacre claims a herbalist ordered him to murder his own aunt and her six children.
The Kano State High Court was thrown into a state of shock this week as the prime suspect in one of the most disturbing killings to rock the ancient city in recent memory took the stand and dropped a confession that left many in the courtroom speechless.
The accused, who stands trial for the brutal murder of his aunt, Fatima Abubakar, and her six innocent children, told the court that he did not act alone in spirit — claiming that a herbalist had instructed him to carry out the unthinkable act.
What Happened at Dorayi Chiranci?
The Dorayi Chiranci community in Kano was plunged into mourning following the discovery of the gruesome killings that claimed the lives of a mother and her six children. The kind of tragedy that makes you hold your own family a little tighter. The victims — a woman and six young souls who had done nothing to deserve such a fate — were murdered in cold blood by someone they likely trusted with their lives.
As is common in many Nigerian households, an aunt is not just a relative — she is family. She is iya keji, a second mother. The betrayal cuts even deeper.
The Confession That Silenced the Courtroom
Standing before the Kano State High Court, the prime suspect made a claim that is unfortunately not entirely unfamiliar in Nigeria — that a herbalist or boka had directed him to commit the murders.
He told the court plainly that he killed Fatima Abubakar and her six children in compliance with instructions given to him.
This kind of defence — blaming ritual or spiritual direction for criminal acts — has appeared in Nigerian courtrooms before, and it raises serious and uncomfortable questions about the intersection of traditional beliefs, manipulation, and personal responsibility under the law.
The Bigger Conversation Nigerians Must Have
Let us be direct: no herbalist, no alfа, no spiritualist, and no supernatural instruction can justify the murder of seven human beings — least of all a mother and her children.
While Nigeria is a deeply spiritual nation, and faith — whether Islamic, Christian, or traditional — is woven into the fabric of daily life, that spirituality must never become a shield for violence and wickedness. The blood of those six children and their mother cries out for justice, not excuses.
This case also shines a harsh light on the dangers of desperation, manipulation, and blind obedience to those who claim spiritual authority. Too many Nigerians — particularly vulnerable ones — have fallen prey to so-called spiritualists who lead them down paths of destruction in the name of wealth, power, or protection.
Justice Must Be Served
The Kano State High Court now carries the weight of delivering justice not just for Fatima Abubakar and her six children, but for every Nigerian who believes that life is sacred.
Whatever the outcome of this trial, one thing is clear — seven lives were cut short, a family has been shattered, and a community will carry this wound for years to come.
As this case continues, Nigerians will be watching closely. Because in the end, justice for the most vulnerable among us is a reflection of who we are as a society.
This case is ongoing. Follow us for updates as the trial progresses at the Kano State High Court.
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