Bandits abduct village head in Kano community

Tension ran high in the Aujarawar Alkali community, a village situated within Gezawa Local Government Area in Kano State, after a group of armed bandits stormed the area and abducted its traditional ruler, Alhaji Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad, commonly known as Ruwata Midnight. Eyewitness accounts report that the attack occurred during a late-night raid on Thursday, September 17, 2026, when the attackers entered the community with advanced weaponry and swiftly carried away the village head, disappearing into the night without a trace.

Mahi Ismail, a spokesperson for Zannan Kano and the District Head of Jogana, confirmed the incident on Friday, stating that the attack posed a significant threat to the area's tranquility. The statement emphasized the fear and uncertainty now gripping the village's residents, with families and community leaders expressing deep concern over the well-being of the abducted monarch.

Alhaji Abdulkadir Ma'aji, the District Head of Jogana, responded to the incident by urging security forces to prioritize the urgent rescue of Alhaji Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad and to bolster security measures in vulnerable rural communities. He implored residents to maintain calm and law-abiding behavior while supporting ongoing security operations through vigilance and cooperation with authorities.

Ma'aji also appealed to the public to pray for the safe return of Alhaji Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad, expressing optimism that the abducted leader would soon be reunited with his family and the people of Aujarawar Alkali. As of yet, the Kano Police Command has not issued a statement or reaction to the incident.