Tragedy struck in Faruruwa village, Takai Local Government Area of Kano State, when a 75-year-old farmer, Salisu Sale, widely known in the community as Salisu Mai Bulo, was brutally murdered by suspected thieves who attempted to steal from his farmland.

The incident occurred on Friday when the suspects reportedly went to steal sugarcane from the victim’s farm. According to family members, the elderly man confronted the intruders in an effort to protect his crops. Sadly, this act of courage cost him his life, as the attackers allegedly stabbed him multiple times in the chest and neck.

Family’s Heartbreaking Discovery

Speaking with LMSINT MEDIA, the deceased’s son, Haladu Salisu, described the devastating moment the family discovered his father’s remains. He explained that one of his sisters had heard the old man’s cries for help and even recognized the name of one of the attackers mentioned by the victim during his last moments.

“After we recovered his body, the police arrived at the scene, took photographs, and later granted us permission to bury him. It was afterward that my younger sister revealed she had heard our father calling out one of the suspects’ names while fighting for his life,” Haladu narrated with deep grief.

Community’s Reaction Turns Deadly

Following the burial, tension escalated in the village as angry residents decided to take matters into their own hands. Eyewitnesses alleged that two of the suspects believed to have been involved in the killing were apprehended by community members. The first suspect was reportedly beaten to death on the spot, while the second—whose name had been mentioned by the dying farmer—was lynched and set ablaze by the enraged mob.

Police Intervention and Security Measures

Security operatives later stormed the community to restore peace and prevent further violence. Efforts by LMSINT MEDIA to reach the Kano State Police Command spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, were unsuccessful, as his mobile line remained switched off at the time of reporting.

This tragic event underscores the rising tension between rural communities and criminal elements, while also highlighting the dangers of mob justice.