Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State was thrown into fear and confusion following a violent raid by armed bandits on motorcycles, which took place overnight on Sunday. During the attack, the criminals abducted five nursing mothers and stole at least 50 cows, along with other unspecified livestock. Tragically, the bandits discarded the infants, leaving them crying as their mothers were taken away. One of the abducted women managed to escape and return to her family, leaving four still in captivity.
The Chairman of Faruruwa, Yahya Bagobiri, expressed deep anguish over the ongoing attacks, noting that despite the deployment of military and other security agencies in the area for the past three weeks, communities continue to experience frequent raids. He described the situation as alarming and called on authorities to take stronger action to protect residents.
“We continue to see these attacks almost on a daily basis. Even when we alert the security agencies about impending attacks, nothing is done until the bandits arrive. In yesterday’s attack, we received information that the bandits were coming and immediately informed security operatives, but they only arrived after the raid had already taken place,” Bagobiri said.
The attacks have caused widespread panic, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes in fear. Bagobiri recounted the horrors of the night, explaining that the bandits forcibly took the nursing mothers while throwing away their infants, who were left wailing and unattended.
The Chairman of the Community Security Forum of Faruruwa appealed directly to President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and other top security officials, urging urgent intervention. He stressed the need for reinforced military presence and additional armed personnel to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of the community.
“We are grateful for the initial deployment of the military to our area, but more needs to be done. Strengthening the presence of security personnel will help curb this menace and bring a sense of safety to our people,” Bagobiri added.
The recent attack comes just two weeks after a military operation in the area, in which 19 bandits were killed, but two officers also lost their lives. Despite these engagements, the region continues to face repeated raids and livestock thefts, highlighting the persistent threat posed by armed bandits in northern Nigeria.
The people of Faruruwa continue to live in fear, with community leaders calling for immediate and decisive action to protect vulnerable residents and end the cycle of violence.
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