Sources also disclosed that officers from the Dorayi Babba Police Division subsequently took Cele into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident.

Friends of the deceased and acquaintances of the TikTok influencer stated that the couple had experienced relationship difficulties in the past and had reportedly separated before reconciling recently.

Makaye, a cosmetics trader from the Hotoro Tishama area of Kano, was later buried at Unguwa Uku Yan Awaki after his remains were released to family members for funeral rites.

At the time of this report, the Kano State Police Command had not issued an official statement regarding the circumstances surrounding the death or the status of the investigation. Police authorities are expected to provide further details as inquiries into the incident continue.