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Suspected gunmen attack Kano community, kill three residents
Published
on May 12, 2026
By Kabeer Bello
Gunmen on Monday night attacked Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, killing three residents and forcing many villagers to flee their homes.
Residents said the attackers stormed the community late at night, shooting sporadically and causing panic across the area.
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.
