Again, Bandits Strike in Kano, Abduct 5 Women, Including Nursing Mothers
- Armed men stormed Yan Kwada in Shanono LGA, abducting five women, including nursing mothers
- Residents say the attackers came in large numbers, shooting sporadically and breaking into homes
- The assault comes a week after security forces from the Nigerian Army said they killed 19 bandits
Shanono, Kano - Armed bandits reportedly stormed Yan Kwada village in Faruruwa, Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State, raiding homes and abducting five women.
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According to residents who spoke with Daily Trust, the attackers arrived in large numbers, armed with dangerous weapons, and raided several homes before whisking away the victims
“They came as usual, shooting sporadically and breaking into houses. They abducted five women, including nursing mothers,” the source said.
Two of the abducted women have reportedly been released, while three others remain in the hands of the bandits.
However, details of the release or the conditions of those still in captivity remain unclear.
Communities living in fear
This attack comes barely a week after a joint military operation in the area killed 19 bandits during a gun battle.
Despite these operations, residents of Faruruwa and surrounding border communities continue to live under the constant threat of raids.
Many villages have been abandoned as residents flee to Faruruwa town or relocate entirely to urban centres for safety.
“We live in fear every day. There’s no telling when they will strike next,” a displaced resident said.
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Potential massacre thwarted in Kano
A tense calm has returned to the Shanono community of Kano state on Monday, October 9, after troops of the Nigerian Army repelled a major attack by bandits, leaving residents in a mix of relief and mourning.
Findings by Legit.ng revealed that the successful intervention by troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation MESA, followed a tip-off about the movement of the armed bandits, thereby averting a potential massacre.
An official statement from the Nigerian Army confirmed that credible intelligence was received around 5.00 pm on Saturday, November 1, indicating that bandits were advancing on the areas of Unguwan Tudu, Unguwan Tsamiya, and Goron Dutse.
Kano Govt responds to the UK against travelling to state
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Kano state government has said all foreign nationals in Nigeria are guaranteed their safety.
The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) had advised British citizens against travelling to six northern states in Nigeria.
The government said the current administration, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is implementing effective security measures.
Source: Legit.ng
