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Three shot dead as gunmen abduct traditional title holder in Kano

Three people have been killed, five others injured and the Sarkin Noma of Kano State, Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo Chiromawa, abducted by gunmen who attacked Chiromawa town in Garun Malam Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred at about 11pm on Saturday, according to the Chairman of Garun Malam Local Government Area, Alhaji Aminu […]

Three individuals met their demise, five others sustained injuries, and the Sarkin Noma of Kano State, Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo Chiromawa, was abducted in an attack that took place in Chiromawa town. The incident occurred around 11pm on Saturday, as confirmed by Garun Malam Local Government Area Chairman, Alhaji Aminu Salisu Kadawa. The gunmen stormed the town, targeting the Sarkin Noma's residence, where they unleashed indiscriminate gunfire.

Three victims were killed, while five were injured in the attack, with the injured receiving medical care at a hospital. Security forces have been dispatched to locate the attackers and secure the release of Chiromawa. Kadawa personally accompanied council officials to the hospital, ensuring the victims received necessary medical attention throughout the night.

The Kano State Government has pledged to bolster security measures in the area to deter future attacks. Kadawa has called upon residents to remain calm and cooperative with security agencies, requesting any information that could aid in the capture of the assailants and the rescue of the abducted Sarkin Noma.

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