Nine bandits and vigilante die in violent clash in Kano
In a violent confrontation in Bakaji and Unguwar Garma, Goron Dutse area of Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State, nine bandits and one vigilante member lost their lives. The clash involved the Nigerian military and a large group of armed criminals. Yahya Bagobiri, chairman of the Shanono/Bagwai Community Security Forum, confirmed the incident. The bandits also abducted six people and stole about 40 cows during the attack.
What happened
- Yahya Bagobiri stated that the bandits stormed the area late at night, leading to a prolonged gun battle with the military.
- The military killed nine bandits and recovered several motorcycles, but the criminals managed to abduct six people and rustle 40 cows.
- The bandits returned in the early morning hours to collect the bodies of their dead.
- One vigilante was killed and another injured during the encounter.
- Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed the recovery of three motorcycles and two bloodstained mobile phones.
