Falke explained that the attack occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026, along the Barikin Ladi bypass as the group headed to the weekly market in Panshin for their usual trading activities.
The victims routinely traveled to the market every Monday to sell items such as spaghetti, salt, and shoes. On that day, four people were inside the vehicle when they ran into trouble.
He said the main road had been blocked at Dorowa Babuji, a district in Barikin Ladi, forcing the driver to take a bypass. While on this route, they noticed several armed men in the area.
When their vehicle approached what seemed to be a makeshift checkpoint, the attackers stopped vehicles and asked passengers about their identities.
Vehicles ahead of them were allowed to pass after brief questioning, but when it was their turn, the situation escalated.
Falke described the incident, saying that one of the passengers identified them as “Hausa.” The attackers then seized their phones, shot Uwaisu in the stomach, and dragged the other victims from the vehicle. During the attack, another passenger urged the driver to flee.
The driver and two passengers managed to escape, while Falke later received a call from a survivor about the assault. Attempts to reach Uwaisu by phone led to a gunman answering and confirming his death.
Falke and his family later contacted security personnel to locate the victims. With the assistance of soldiers and local authorities, they searched the area, initially finding only blood stains that led into the nearby bushes.
After hours of searching, the victims’ bodies were discovered in a ditch, partially burned with visible gunshot wounds. The remains were recovered and taken back to the community.
Because of tensions and fears of retaliation, community leaders and officials decided the victims should be buried promptly after prayers at a local cemetery.
Falke noted that identifying the bodies, though painful, was possible since some facial features remained intact. Uwaisu was easily recognized by his family, as he had lived closely with them.
Uwaisu, the eldest child and only son, had been supporting his mother and grandmother. Falke described the loss as devastating, particularly for Uwaisu’s mother. Despite their grief, the family is not seeking revenge but urges authorities to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended and prosecuted.
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