Suspected bandits attacked the Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, k!lling three residents and injuring many others.
The attackers were said to have fired gunshots indiscriminately on arrival, forcing residents to flee for safety.
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ghari/Tsanyawa Federal Constituency, Engr. Sani Bala confirmed the incident in a statement shared online, revealing that three bodies had so far been recovered following the attack which occurred on Monday.
“As at the time of this update, three people have been confirmed dead,” the lawmaker stated while expressing concern over the worsening security situation in the area.
A resident, Saifullahi Sorodaya, told punch that many villagers were forced to flee their homes after the hoodlums began shooting continuously across the community.
“The attackers entered the town shooting without stopping, and people had no option but to run for their dear lives,” he said.
Another resident, Madahuru Ibrahim, explained that several other residents sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention
