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Security forces in Kano State have launched a manhunt for suspected armed bandits following the abduction of four persons in Karaye Local Government Area of the state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday when about eight armed men, suspected to be bandits and wielding AK-47 rifles, invaded Adama village in Karaye LGA.
According to the sources, the assailants abducted four members of the Alhaji Boyi Adama family. The victims were identified as Aliyu Bello, Sani Bello, Razika Aliyu Bello and Shu’aibu Salisu.
“Upon receipt of the report from a good Samaritan, Joint Task Force teams were swiftly deployed to the scene on a rescue mission,” one of the sources said.
However, the suspects reportedly fled the area before the arrival of security operatives.
An empty 7.62mm ammunition shell was recovered at the scene, while security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the victims unhurt and track down the perpetrators.
Authorities have assured residents that sustained security operations are ongoing to apprehend those responsible and restore calm to the affected community.
Bandit attacks have intensified in parts of Kano State, particularly in communities bordering Kano and Katsina states.
Suspected bandits abduct four persons in Kano as security forces intensify rescue operations
