The police in Kebbi are investigating the murder of a housewife and her three year-old daughter in Dole Kaina village of Dandi local government area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Nafiu Abubakar confirmed this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Birnin Kebbi.

According to him, the housewife, Balkisu, 27 and her three-year-old daughter, were found dead on Saturday by her husband, Malan Zayyanu in his house after he came back from a trip.

Abubakar said the housewife and her daughter were found killed when her husband travelled to Tsamiya village.

He described the incident unfortunate, adding that the police in state were doing their best to fish out the criminals and bring them to justice.

The PPRO said investigation has commenced but no arrest has been made.