A deadly attack struck Yankamaye village in the Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria, on Saturday night at about 11 p.m. Dozens of armed bandits arrived on motorcycles, then approached the settlement on foot to avoid detection and launched a surprise assault on sleeping residents.
According to village sources, the bandits shot an elderly woman who tried to intervene on behalf of her son, pleading with the attackers to spare his life. Despite her pleas, the bandits abducted her son. They then moved to another household, kidnapping two women, one of whom is the sister‑in‑law of a local ward councillor.
Yankamaye lies roughly 5 km from Rimaye town in neighboring Katsina State and has suffered frequent bandit attacks in recent months. The surge follows a “peace accord” signed between bandits and nearby Katsina communities. Nearby villages such as Sundu and Buresawa have also been targeted; a late‑night raid on Biresawa village on Monday resulted in at least eight abductions.
The police have not yet issued a statement on the incident. The attacks on Yankamaye and surrounding villages underscore the persistent security challenges in the region, fostering a climate of fear and uncertainty among residents. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how authorities will respond to the escalating insecurity.
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