Bandits have attacked Yan kwada village in Shanono local government area of Kano State and abducted no fewer than five women.
The incident was said to have occurred late Sunday night when the gunmen invaded the village around 11 p.m., firing sporadically to scare residents before whisking the women away to an unknown destination.
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It was gathered that attackers moved from house to house, shooting into the air and breaking doors before seizing the victims.
According to the source, two of the abducted women have since returned, while three others remain in captivity.
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The latest attack has heightened tension across rural communities in Kano State, especially those sharing borders with the Katsina State.
Recall that late week troops of the Joint Task Force Operation MESA in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State led by 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, had neutralised no fewer than 19 bandits during an encounter with the bandits on Saturday night.
However, two soldiers and a member of the vigilante group lost their lives during the encounter.
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Residents of Shanono and Tsanyawa local and nearby villages have continued to live in perpetual fear, with some relocating to Kano and other urban centres for safety.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna said he would find out.
