Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The Kano State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the killing of two women who were burnt to death in their home in Tudun Yola, Gwale Local Government Area of the state.

The victims, who were co-wives, were attacked on Thursday afternoon by yet-to-be-identified assailants who allegedly set their rooms ablaze while the husband was away.

According to reports, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police spokesperson, confirmed the incident but declined to provide further details, stating that additional information could "jeopardise the ongoing investigation."

He said two mobile phones believed to belong to the suspected attackers were recovered at the scene. He also disclosed that preliminary findings indi...