In a brazen overnight assault, armed terrorists have struck another community in Kano State, further escalating security concerns in the region. The attack on Unguwar Tsamiya, locally known as Dabawa, resulted in the abduction of eleven residents and the theft of livestock.
Details of the Midnight Raid in Shanono LGA
According to sources familiar with the incident, the armed bandits invaded the village in the Shanono local government area around midnight on Monday, December 1, 2025. The assailants reportedly stormed the community, firing gunshots into the air to instill fear and panic among the villagers.
Witnesses stated that the attackers physically assaulted numerous people before seizing eleven individuals. Nine of the abductees are adult males, while two are females. In addition to the kidnappings, the bandits rustled two cows from the community before fleeing the scene.
A Pattern of Violence Across Border Communities
This latest incident occurred less than a day after a similar attack on Yan Kamaye village in the Tsanyawa Local Government Area, another community situated near the border with Katsina State. The back-to-back assaults highlight a worrying trend of bandit incursions into Kano State from neighboring regions.
Residents of Dabawa expressed a sense of helplessness and attachment to their homeland. A local source lamented, "We cannot do otherwise; most of us cannot leave because we have nowhere to go. This is our place, our land, and everything is here." This sentiment underscores the difficult choices faced by communities under constant threat.
Government and Security Response
In response to the deteriorating security situation, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reiterated the government's commitment to collaboration with security agencies. The governor stated that the state is working "hand in hand with all security agencies" to neutralize emerging threats, restore stability, and reassure anxious residents.
The attack in Dabawa follows a recent claim by the Nigerian Army that its forces killed 19 bandits in operations. However, the continued raids suggest significant challenges in securing vulnerable rural communities, particularly those in border areas.
This incident is part of a broader wave of violence in the region. Just last week, bandits attacked Yan Kwada, also in Shanono LGA, abducting five women, including nursing mothers. In a separate attack in Tsanyawa, an elderly woman was shot dead and several others were kidnapped.
