Kano-based political commentator Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu has been murdered at his residence in Kano State, Nigeria, according to Leadership newspaper. Dan Shagamu, who operated under the brand Dan-Shagamu International, was known for his outspoken social media videos and commentary on politics, religion and community affairs. His death has reportedly thrown his followers and the wider community into shock. Details surrounding the circumstances of the killing were not immediately available.

Former Kano State Governor and NDC vice presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has demanded that the Kano State Government investigate the killing of Dan Shagamu. According to Naija News, Kwankwaso warned that failure to probe the death would lead to an investigation once his party assumes office. The statement underscores rising political tensions in Kano State over the circumstances of the killing.

Rabi'u Kwankwaso, Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed sadness over the death of Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, a well-known social media political commentator. In a post on his verified X handle, Kwankwaso called on the Kano State Government to immediately set up an investigative panel to probe the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

Police in Kano State, Nigeria, have arrested a 35-year-old man, Adamu Musa, for allegedly impersonating a Chief Superintendent of Police and defrauding members of the public by promising them police recruitment slots. According to the Kano State Police Command, the suspect, a resident of Kureken Sani Quarters, was arrested by operatives of the Panshekara Police Division on September 1, 2026, following credible intelligence. Authorities said the suspect allegedly exploited unsuspecting job seekers through the fraudulent scheme.

The Kano State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Amin Little, has condemned a recent attack on journalists in the state, according to Tribune Online. He pledged zero tolerance for political thuggery and violence, stressing his commitment to a peaceful political environment in Kano State.

A security guard named Malam Ado Shuaibu Maki was killed by suspected thieves who allegedly slit his throat during a robbery at a hospital in Danlasan Ward, Warawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred on the night of July 3, 2026, and the thieves made off with solar equipment from the facility, according to a statement issued.