Suspected motorcycle robbers attacked a teacher, Isah Sallama, in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, severing his hand during a violent incident.
According to a statement by Nasiru Habu Faragai of the Rano Emirate Council, the attack occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi Road in Buran District.
Sallama, who lives in Sarkin Bakar Rano, was reportedly trying to assist another victim, Malam Sauwanu Hadi, whose motorcycle and phone were being stolen by the robbers.
The attackers first attempted to shoot Sallama, but their gun did not work. They then used a machete and cut off his hand, leaving him severely injured.
The case was reported by the District Head of Bunkure, Alhaji Aminu Isa Umaru, to the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru.
The emir condemned the attack and ordered security agencies to investigate the incident. He also approved a donation of N100,000 to support Sallama’s treatment.
He urged community leaders and security agencies to step up efforts to curb robbery and other crimes in the area.