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Angry Youths Set Kano School Where Hanifa Abubakar Was Buried Ablaze
Some angry youths have set fire on the school where the body of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar was buried.
The mob reportedly stormed the school on Monday morning and set it ablaze in protest of the killing of the pupil.
The school, Noble Kids Comprehensive College, is situated in Kwanar Dakata community in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Hanifa was abducted in December 2021, by the school proprietor, Abdulmalik Tanko, who demanded ransom from her parents and later killed the little girl.
Last Friday, Tanko confessed that he killed Hanifa with “rat poison” and buried the body in the school premises with the help of a friend.
He said, “I lied to Fatima and Isyaku that the girl’s mother was the one behind the plan to kidnap the girl to extort her father.
“After Hashimu and Fatima failed to kidnap the girl, I decided to carry out the kidnapping myself. I kidnapped her when she was returning from Islamic school and took her to my family house.
“She stayed in my family house for about two weeks before I killed her. I killed her after some teachers in my school came to my house.
“I became suspicious. I thought they came to investigate me because they said the girl had once mentioned my name. It was after that visit that I gave her rat poison. I then contacted my friend and asked for his help to dig a hole where the girl would be buried.
“I demanded the sum of N6 million from the parents. I contacted them through the phone number her parents gave the school.”
Meanwhile, the government of Kano State had withdrawn the operational license of the school where the girl was buried.
The state government also ordered an indefinite closure of the school.
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“Lights, Camera, Abuja! AICL GMD Attends SIN Premiere, Reinforces Support for Creative Economy”
Abuja, Nigeria – July 12, 2025 – The Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, attended the highly anticipated premiere of the movie SIN as the Special Guest of Honour at Silverbird Cinemas, Jabi Lake Mall, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
The premiere drew industry stakeholders, creative talents, investors, and cinema enthusiasts to celebrate Nigeria’s evolving film industry. Ambassador Tamuno’s presence underscored AICL’s ongoing commitment to positioning Abuja as a leading destination for film, culture, and creative enterprise.
The Abuja Film Village project is a visionary initiative and subsidiary of AICL designed to create a thriving hub for film production and entertainment in the heart of Nigeria. Which aligns with AICL’s mandate to drive impactful investments in Abuja’s creative economy, and also echo the broader development goals of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike.
Delivering the vote of thanks, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), expressed excitement over the premiere of SIN, describing the film as a compelling and socially relevant production that reflects the power of storytelling in shaping public awareness.
“This is an international-standard film, and we’re truly excited to see this level of work being produced” she said. “SIN is not just a movie — it’s a message. These are the kinds of stories we need to tell, especially to our young people, to help them understand the risks of getting involved in things they don’t fully comprehend.”
The movie SIN, written and produced by Jim Iyke explores the dark realities of drug use and trafficking, shedding light on the devastating impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities. It showcases the depth of Nigerian storytelling and the growing potential of Abuja as a cinematic backdrop for socially conscious films.
The premiere was attended by notable figures from the public and private sectors, including Abdullahi Auwal Rano [Chairman AA Rano group of companies], Charles Odii[DG/CEO of SMEDAN], DCG BM Jibo[Deputy Comptroller of Customs] and Prince Nicolas Okachukwu amongst others.
AICL’s strategic initiative of the Abuja Film Village Project are in line with the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes youth development, job creation, and cultural revitalization through strategic public-private partnerships.
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