Bandits launched a deadly assault on Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State late Sunday night, abducting five women — four of whom are nursing mothers.
SaharaReporters learnt that the gunmen stormed Yan Kwada village around 11pm, firing sporadically to instill fear and disperse residents before seizing the women and fleeing to an unknown location.
A local resident said they came shooting sporadically and breaking into houses, stating that they abducted five women, including nursing mothers.
It was also learnt that two of the abducted women returned, while three remained in captivity.
This latest incident has intensified fears across rural communities in Kano State, particularly those bordering Katsina State.
Several local governments in Katsina recently signed controversial peace pacts with bandit groups — a move some warn may be pushing criminal elements into neighboring Kano.
Security experts and community leaders are urging the Kano State Government to urgently coordinate with Katsina authorities to mitigate the spillover effects of these peace deals.
“Kano must reinforce its frontline security or risk destabilisation from Katsina’s peace arrangements,” one source warned.
The attack comes barely a week after a joint military operation reportedly killed 19 bandits in the area.
Despite these efforts, residents of Faruruwa and surrounding villages continue to live in fear, with many abandoning their homes and seeking refuge in Faruruwa town or relocating to urban centers for safety. Read Original