By Sabiu Abdullahi
Suspected motorcycle robbers have cut off the hand of a school teacher, Isah Sallama, during an attack in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, The Daily Reality reports.
The incident happened on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi Road in Buran District. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary for Public Enlightenment of the Rano Emirate Council, Nasiru Habu Faragai.
Faragai said Sallama, who lives in Sarkin Bakar Rano, came under attack when he tried to assist another victim, Malam Sauwanu Hadi. The assailants were attempting to snatch Hadi’s motorcycle and mobile phone at the time.
He added that the attackers first attempted to shoot Sallama, but their weapon failed to discharge, according to a report by the Daily Trust newspaper.
“When the gun failed, they resorted to using a machete and chopped off his hand, leaving him in a critical condition,” the statement said.
The District Head of Bunkure, Alhaji Aminu Isa Umaru, reported the case to the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru.
The emir condemned the incident and described it as troubling. He ordered that security agencies be notified for a detailed investigation.
He also approved the sum of N100,000 to assist with the victim’s medical treatment.
The traditional ruler urged community leaders and security operatives to step up efforts to address robbery and other criminal activities in the area.