Umar Auwal, the convicted murderer popularly known as Breaker, has appealed for forgiveness from Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, and residents of the state following his conviction for the gruesome murder of Fatima Abubakar and her six children.
Umar made the appeal during his final address before the court, shortly before being sentenced to death seven times for killing the mother and her six children in Dorayi Chiranci, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.
The tragic incident, which occurred in January 2026, sent shockwaves across Kano and attracted widespread condemnation over the brutal killing of an entire family.
Addressing the court, the convict expressed remorse and sought forgiveness from the victims’ relatives, his own family, government officials and the people of Kano State.
He specifically mentioned his parents, the parents of the deceased Fatima, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, among those he wanted to forgive him.
“I sincerely seek forgiveness from everyone, particularly my parents, Fatima’s parents, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the entire people of Kano,” he pleaded.
Convicted Killer Blames Witch Doctor For Murders
In a further statement before the court, Umar alleged that a traditional spiritual practitioner, whom he described as a witch doctor, influenced him to carry out the killings.
He claimed that the individual was responsible for influencing his actions and called on the relevant authorities to arrest the person to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
“I committed all those acts because a witch doctor made me do them. If we want to prevent something like this from happening again, the witch doctor should be arrested,” he said.
However, the allegation remains a claim made by the convicted murderer and does not, on its own, establish that another person was involved in the crime.
Court Sentences Umar To Death Seven Times
Following the conclusion of the trial, the court found Umar guilty of murdering Fatima Abubakar and her six children in their home in Dorayi Chiranci, Kano State.
He was subsequently handed seven separate death sentences, corresponding to the seven victims of the January 2026 killings.
His appeal for forgiveness came shortly before the court pronounced the sentences, bringing renewed attention to one of the most disturbing criminal cases to have rocked Kano State.
The case has also reignited conversations about violent crime, public safety and the need for effective measures to prevent similar tragedies.
