A young businessman, Isma'il Makaye, was found dead at the residence of a popular TikTok content creator, Fati Cele, in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday.
Makaye, who operated a cosmetics business in the Hotoro Tishanma area of Kano, was discovered with visible head injuries, according to a friend. The body was initially taken to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital before being transferred to Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death.
Friend recounts discovery
Hassan Mohammed, a friend of the deceased, said he accompanied police officers to the scene after receiving information about the incident. “We met him already dead when we got there with the police. We first went to Murtala Hospital and later to Abdullahi Wase, where his death was confirmed,” Hassan said.
He disclosed that Makaye and Fati Cele had been involved in a relationship for more than two years. The relationship reportedly paused after Makaye got married but later resumed.
Signs of injury and missing items
Hassan claimed that the deceased's phones and car keys were recovered from the residence. He also alleged that injuries were visible on Makaye's head. “There were injuries on his head, and we suspected he may have been hit with something,” he said.
The businessman was buried on Friday at Unguwa Uku Yan Awaki in accordance with Islamic rites.
Social media reaction and police silence
The incident generated widespread discussion on social media, particularly on TikTok, where users called for a thorough investigation. As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the matter. However, there are speculations that the lady has been detained as investigations continue.
Investigators are expected to determine the circumstances that led to the death as inquiries continue.
