Insecurity: One Abducted as Gunmen Invade Kano Community

Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, have been attacked by unknown gunmen, abducting the son of a  popular trader during a Thursday evening raid.

The assailants stormed the community around7pm and reportedly shot sporadically, intending to instill fear among residents.

Ibrahim Faruruwa, a witness said, the attackers targeted Alhaji Haruna Halilu, a wealthy trader in the area, but he was not present at his shop during the attack.

“When they couldn’t get Alhaji Haruna, they abducted his son, Mas’ud,” Ibrahim stated.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the police are aware of the attack and have commenced an investigation, assuring that full details of the incident will be made available once the inquiry is concluded.