3 feared dead as suspected gunmen attack Kano community

Gunmen launched a violent attack on Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday night, leaving three residents dead and forcing many others to abandon their homes.

According to local residents, the attackers struck late at night, firing sporadically and creating widespread panic across the village.

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ghari and Tsanyawa Federal Constituency, Sani Bala, confirmed the incident in a statement shared online, disclosing that three bodies had been recovered after the attack.

“As at the time of this update, three people have been confirmed dead,” the lawmaker stated while expressing concern over the deteriorating security situation in the area.

A resident, Saifullahi Sulaiman Sorodaya, said the attack occurred suddenly, leaving residents with no option but to run for safety.

“The attackers entered the town shooting without stopping, and people had no option but to run for their lives,” he said.

Another resident, Madahuru Isah Ibrahim, disclosed that several persons sustained injuries during the assault and were taken to hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, residents of Yankamaye and neighbouring communities appealed to security agencies to increase surveillance and deploy additional personnel to prevent further attacks.

As of press time, authorities had yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.