The Senate Deputy President, Barau Jibrin, has condemned the latest bandit attacks in parts of Kano State, urging security agencies to intensify operations to protect affected communities.
Barau made the call in a statement posted on his social media account on Sunday, hours after gunmen invaded Yankamaye village in the Tsanyawa Local Government Area, killing an elderly woman and abducting three residents.
The attack, which reportedly occurred around 11 p.m. on Saturday, came just days after a similar incident in Biresawa village, also in Tsanyawa LGA.
Describing the situation as distressing, Barau said: “I have received the distressing report of the killing of a woman and the kidnapping of three persons in Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa LGA of Kano State by marauding bandits from neighbouring states last night.”
Citing media reports, he added: “The Daily Nigerian reported that the attack occurred at 11 p.m. on Saturday, when the villagers had retired to bed. This incident occurred a few days after a similar incident in Biresawa village, also in Tsanyawa LGA.”
Barau urged security operatives to adopt more aggressive measures to curb the attacks and secure the release of the kidnapped victims.
“I call on our security agencies, who have engaged the criminals on many occasions in the axis, to double their efforts to rescue these innocent persons and tackle the elements. They should take the fight to them,” he said.
He warned that bandits fleeing military operations from neighbouring states must not be allowed to destabilise Kano communities.
“We will not allow these marauding criminals who are on the run from neighbouring states following military operations to destabilise our communities,” he said.
Barau insisted that the renewed incursions must end immediately, assuring residents of government’s commitment to their safety.
“This incursion into the area must stop forthwith. The security of our people’s lives and properties is paramount. No stone will be left unturned in achieving this, Insha Allah,” he added.
