Three young men have reportedly been killed after gunmen attacked Chiromawa community in Garin Malam Local Government Area of Kano State. During the incident, one of the village chiefs, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, was abducted and later found alive in a nearby village.
The attack occurred around midnight when the gunmen reportedly stormed the community and opened fire, according to a resident, Mustapha Ibrahim Imam Chiromawa, who spoke to DAILY POST on Sunday morning.
Mustapha said the attackers shot at people in the community, killing three young men and injuring two others who were subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.
“They came in the middle of the night, around 12am, and started shooting. They shot three people and they have died. Two others are currently in the hospital.”
According to the resident, the attackers subsequently proceeded to the residence of Alhaji Yusif Nadabo and abducted him.
However, Mustapha said the traditional ruler was later found alive in a nearby village after security personnel and local vigilantes mounted pressure on the kidnappers.
“The security personnel and vigilantes put pressure on the kidnappers, which made them release him.
“Alhamdulillah, he has been found. They are currently preparing to take him to the hospital to check his health.”
The attack has heightened concerns over the security situation in parts of Kano State, where communities have increasingly raised concerns about attacks by armed groups.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had not issued an official statement confirming the attack, the reported deaths or the circumstances surrounding the release of the traditional ruler.
The incident is reportedly the first major attack on Chiromawa community since similar attacks began occurring in other parts of Kano State.