Fear Grips Kano Communities as Bandits Launch Fresh Attacks, Abduct 7

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

Communities in seven local government areas of Kano State, bordering Katsina state, are on edge as bandits and kidnappers carried out fresh attacks in Zurin Mahauta village, Gwarzo local government area, sparking widespread fear.

The attackers stormed the area in large numbers on motorbikes late Sunday night, firing indiscriminately before abducting seven residents.

Reports on a local radio station indicate the gunmen executed the attack boldly, acting quickly before fleeing with their victims to a secret location.

The Village Head of Zurin Mahauta Mai Unguwa, Murtala, confirmed the incident, describing it as a shocking and disturbing development for the community.

He said that security operatives responded promptly to distress calls and arrived at the scene in good time, preventing further casualties and escalation of the attack.

Mai Unguwa added that security agencies have since launched a massive manhunt for the assailants, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims and restore peace to the area.

The Lakwaya area of Gwarzo has now faced two attacks in just one week. In the first incident,  bandits from the Katsina border raided the village, shooting and killing one person, and abducting Alhaji Yakubu of Tsohuwa Kururawa.

The incident has caused fear and anxiety among communities in seven local government areas of Kano State that border Katsina State, namely Gari, Tsanyawa, Bagwai, Shanono, Gwarzo, Karaye, and Rogo.

However, there was no official statement from the relevant security agencies responsible for safeguarding lives and property.