Tension has escalated in several local government areas of Kano State due to a series of violent bandit attacks occurring over the past week. The attacks, primarily in Shanono and Tsanyawa LGAs, reportedly left three villagers dead and many others abducted, including women. The bandits, believed to be coming from neighboring Katsina State, have also stolen livestock and extorted large ransoms from victims.

The violence has been particularly severe in communities such as Yanganau village in Tsanyawa and areas around Faruruwa in Shanono. Residents have expressed deep fear, with many abandoning their homes and fleeing to urban centers for safety. Community leaders have urged federal and state governments, including President Bola Tinubu and Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to intervene urgently to secure the borders and protect the residents.

The Kano State Police Command announced the arrest of two suspected bandits involved in these attacks, but local leaders say the security presence remains insufficient. The Kano State House of Assembly has called on security agencies to intensify efforts to safeguard the affected communities against further incursions. The situation remains critical with ongoing threats to safety and stability in the region.