May 16, (THEWILL) – Gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded Karfi Village, in Takai Local Government Area of Kano state, killing at least six persons, while the village head, Yahya Illu, is reportedly abducted.
THEWILL gathered that the invaders in their large numbers upon arrival at the village, opened gunfire which hit nine persons with six reportedly dead, while three are critically injured.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Haruna Kiyawa, who confirmed the incident, said the command has dispatched a Crime Prevention Police Crack team to the village to contain the situation.
SP Haruna, who assured that the abducted village head will soon be rescued, explained that the gunmen attacked Takai Karfi, a Village in Kano South, about 90 kilometres away from the state capital.
He said the gunmen entered Takai village through a very vast Ringim forest, which covers Jigawa State and other neighbouring states.
THEWILL learnt that due to the incessant gunmen attacks in the area, Governor Ganduje in his bids to ensure the people of the area are protected, had situated a military training ground at Falgore forest, which was said to have reduced kidnapping and cattle rustling in the area. Falgore forest links Kano state with Cameron and Chad.
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