Midnight Terror in Kano Village
Armed bandits have struck again in Kano State, abducting no fewer than eight villagers from Biresawa community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area. The attack occurred late on Monday night, despite increased security deployment in communities bordering Katsina State.
Details of the Attack
According to anonymous sources familiar with the incident, the bandits launched their assault around midnight while residents were asleep. Two males and six females were taken away during the raid, with their current whereabouts remaining unknown.
One of the affected relatives, Kabiru Usman, provided harrowing details about the invasion. "They came on foot, armed with guns," Usman revealed. "They kidnapped my wife, Umma; my 17-year-old daughter, Fati; my brother's wife, and two other women."
The attackers reportedly originated from neighboring Tsundu village, catching residents by surprise despite prior intelligence about potential bandit movement.
Failed Resistance and Security Alert
Community members attempted to fight back against the invaders but were quickly overwhelmed by the bandits' superior firepower. "We tried to stop them, but our weapons were no match for them, as they were carrying guns," Usman explained.
Residents had actually received warnings about the bandits' approach and had alerted security agencies beforehand. "Before the attack occurred, we got a report that they were heading towards us, and we notified the security agencies, including the police and military, ahead of time," Usman stated.
The community had been provided with direct contact numbers for security forces and had followed protocol by reporting the threat, making the subsequent attack particularly concerning.
Pattern of Violence in Border Communities
This latest incident continues a disturbing pattern of attacks in Kano communities bordering Katsina State. Areas including Shanono, Bagwai and Tsanyawa have suffered repeated assaults in recent times, with multiple kidnappings and livestock rustling incidents.
The criminal activity had temporarily subsided several weeks ago when Joint Task Force (JTF) troops successfully repelled an attack, neutralizing 19 bandits and intercepting their weapons. However, that victory came at a cost, with two soldiers and a vigilante losing their lives.
In response to the security challenges, the Kano State government had previously donated operational vehicles and motorcycles to enhance the military's capacity to combat criminal elements in the region.
Despite multiple attempts to reach the Kano police command for comment, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the police spokesperson, remained unreachable through calls and text messages.
Usman echoed the growing fear among residents, stating: "We have been living in fear since we heard about attacks in other communities. We need the government to help us and protect us." The community now waits anxiously for news about the kidnapped victims and increased security measures to prevent further attacks.
