Gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Lakwaya village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, killing two people and injuring several others.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community on Thursday around 4 pm, riding on more than 30 motorcycles. They opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic among residents.
Daily Nigerian quoted an anonymous traditional ruler in the area, who said the attackers came from Gidan Biris, a border town between Kano and Katsina states.
He said two people were killed in the attack, one in Lakwaya and another in Gidan Biris. The attackers also stole cattle before soldiers arrived and engaged them.
“Right now, as we are speaking with you, there is a clash going on. Soldiers have just arrived and are responding accordingly. As I am speaking with you now, I am standing beside the body of one of those killed,” he said.
“The attackers came on more than 30 motorcycles around 4 pm and started shooting sporadically. Troops are currently responding to the attack based on the information I received,” he added.
He also said no abduction was reported but confirmed that livestock was taken.
According to him, the body of one victim was taken to Gwarzo General Hospital for examination before being returned to the village for burial after normalcy was restored.