A Chinese national identified as Mr Geng Quanrong has been arrested in Kano for allegedly slaughtering his ex-lover, Ummukulsum Buhari.
Mr. Quanrong murdered Mrs Buhari at her family residence in Kuntau, Janbullo area of Kano metropolis after she refused to marry him.
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Confirming the incidence to Daily Telescope, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Haruna Abdullahi Kiyawa said Mr Quanrong was said to have gained access into the deceased’s room and stabbed her to death with a knife.
DSP Kiyawa added that “It was after he stabbed her that the deceased mother screamed for help and as a result the Chinese man was nabbed by some good samaritans and handed him over to the Police.
“The accused is in our custody and investigation has begun. The case has been transferred to the CID department for full investigation. We will unravel the reasons behind this unfortunate murder and we follow the case to its logical conclusion.
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The police spokesman said the deceased was rushed to the nearby hospital where she was confirmed dead.
Mrs Buhari, a graduate of Agricultural Science from Kampala University, Uganda, is currently on going her one-year compulsory service of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Sokoto.
A source close to the deceased family told Daily Telescope that Mr Quanrong had a sizzling relationship with the young lady for two years before she settled for another man within the city.
However, the source added that Buhari’s marriage never lasted, and was said to have returned to her family house to continue her normal life.
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The source explained that Quanrong, who felt jilted by Mrs. Buhari, never let go until last night when he allegedly scaled the perimeter fence, sneaked into her room and murdered her in a cold blood.
