Tragedy struck Tsanyawa LGA in Kano State as armed attackers stormed Yankamaye community, leaving three dead and several residents displaced.

Three killed as gunmen attack Kano community, residents flee homes
Residents of Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State were thrown into panic after armed men invaded the area on Monday night, killing three persons and forcing many villagers to flee.

According to eyewitnesses, the attackers stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately on residents and homes, causing chaos and fear across the area.
A resident, Saifullahi Sulaiman Sorodaya, said many people abandoned their homes as the gunmen continued shooting without interruption.
“The attackers entered the town shooting continuously, leaving residents with no choice but to run for safety,” he said.
Another resident, Madahuru Isah Ibrahim, revealed that several persons sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to hospital for medical attention.
Following the incident, residents of Yankamaye and nearby communities appealed to security agencies to strengthen surveillance and deploy more personnel to prevent further attacks.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to release an official statement on the incident. According to reports, the story was first monitored on Arise News TV.