Armed men have been invading towns and villages like Faruruwa, Tsaure, Dan Shado, Gwauron Dutse, Furaku, Yanganau, and Unguwar Tsamiya — killing residents, kidnapping others, and stealing cattle.
The Chairman of the Security Committee for the affected communities raised the alarm in Kano, stating that despite the presence of security personnel, bandits continue attacking, killing, and abducting people while carting away valuables.
It was explained that the bandits enter from neighbouring Katsina State through a border route in Tsanyawa Local Government Area. They shifted operations into Kano after signing a peace accord with the Katsina State Government.
While the deployment of security personnel by the Federal Government is appreciated, the security breach persists as bandits still terrorize communities. Many residents have fled their homes to Kano city and safer areas.
There is fear that unless banditry is addressed, attacks may escalate to other Local Government Areas, including Bichi, and potentially reach Kano, the State Capital.
An appeal was made to the President to work with the new Service Chiefs to re-strategize and defeat the bandits for peace to return. The Kano State Governor was also urged to cooperate with the President and support security agencies.
Additionally, a call was made for the Kano and Katsina State Governments to jointly secure border areas where bandits sneak into Kano.