Troops Rescue Seven Villagers After Night Raid in Kano Community
Security forces mounted a determined overnight push through the scrublands of Tsanyawa on Friday, rescuing seven villagers who had been seized during a late-evening raid on Yankamaye Cikin Gari community. The army confirmed that troops under 3 Brigade, working alongside Operation MESA personnel, responded after a distress call reported that armed men had entered the quiet settlement on foot, forcing ten residents into the dark. A woman in her sixties was killed during the attack, according to military officials. Soldiers and police officers tracked the abductors along a narrow trail leading towards Rimaye village. What followed was a brief but fierce confrontation. The kidnappers fled under pressure, abandoning seven of their captives as they dispersed towards the Kankia axis in neighboring Katsina State. The rescued victims were brought to safety, though four people remain missing. Security teams continued combing the surrounding areas through the night, moving from hamlet to hamlet in search of any trace of the remaining abductees. Army authorities commended the swift reaction of the troops and appealed to residents for reliable information that could help contain the pattern of rural incursions. The statement underlined that coordinated reports from locals often determine how quickly forces can respond. The mood in Yankamaye Cikin Gari remained tense on Saturday morning, with villagers gathering in small groups, waiting for further news as patrol vehicles rolled quietly along the dusty road.
| 2025-11-30 17:56:17