Four Kano Qur’anic pupils die after suspected food poisoning
Four Almajiris from Kano have died after reportedly consuming contaminated food. Alaramma Sani Musa Nuhu of the Tsangaya Media Network confirmed the incident. The pupils, who attended a Qur’anic school in Ungoggo Local Government Area, were taken to Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for treatment. The exact cause of the poisoning remains unclear, and police have not yet released an official statement.
What happened
- Four Qur’anic pupils from Malam Iliyasu Mai Tsangaya, Kadage Sharifai, Ungoggo, died after suspected food poisoning.
- Alaramma Sani Musa Nuhu confirmed the deaths in a statement on Monday.
- The students died at the hospital on Sunday night, August 16th, 2026.
- The nature of the food or substance responsible for the poisoning was not disclosed.
- The deceased were buried after approval from the District Head and Divisional Police Officer, while police have not yet commented officially.
