Fresh attacks by suspected bandits in border communities of Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano State have reportedly left at least three people dead and several others kidnapped.
Residents said the gunmen, believed to have come from neighbouring Katsina State, first attempted to attack Yanganau village in Tsanyawa LGA on Friday evening but were repelled by security operatives.
A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity said the attackers arrived from Kogari in Musawa/Matazu area of Katsina State.
“The security operatives were alerted around 5:30pm, and after several gunshots were fired into the air, the bandits fled without harming anyone or rustling any livestock,” the source said.
However, the gunmen were said to have regrouped and moved to Yar Tsamiya village in Faruruwa ward of Shanono LGA around 1:30am, where they killed three people and abducted three others.
Another resident, Prof. Muhammed Dauda of Kuraku village, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers struck in Unguwar Tsamiya, Yaudari, and Yanganau, killing some residents and kidnapping others, including women.
He expressed concern that the attacks have persisted despite the deployment of security personnel to the area.
“Banditry is escalating beyond comprehension in places like Goron Dutse, Makama, and Tsaure, all around Faruruwa,” he said. “The Federal Government has sent troops, civil defence, and JTF operatives, but the situation is not improving. It seems their presence is provoking the bandits further.”
Prof. Dauda added that many residents have fled their homes out of fear, while those in nearby towns are unable to return to their villages.
He urged President Bola Tinubu and the new military leadership to prioritise security in Kano’s border areas, warning that the situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken.
“Gwarzo and Tsanyawa are in serious danger because of their proximity to Katsina,” he said. “We are calling on the Kano State Governor to take this matter seriously and ensure that the borders are secured before the bandits penetrate further into the state.”