Gunmen attacked Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday night, killing three residents and forcing many to flee their homes.
Residents said the attackers stormed the area late at night, shooting sporadically and spreading panic across the community.
Member of the House of Representatives for Ghari and Tsanyawa Federal Constituency, Sani Bala, confirmed the incident in a statement shared online. He said three bodies had been recovered after the assault.
“As at the time of this update, three people have been confirmed dead,” the lawmaker stated, expressing concern over the worsening security situation in the area.
A resident, Saifullahi Sulaiman Sorodaya, said the attack was sudden and left villagers with no choice but to run for safety.
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“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, said several people were injured during the assault and have been taken to hospital for treatment.
Following the attack, residents of Yankamaye and nearby communities called on security agencies to increase surveillance and deploy more personnel to prevent further violence.
Authorities had not issued an official statement as of press time.
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