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By Sabiu Abdullahi

Some Nigerians on social media have expressed jubilation over the reported abduction of Islamic clerics who were said to have visited the residence of former Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari, to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s success in the 2027 presidential election.

The clerics were reportedly abducted by bandits after leaving Yari’s residence, according to a report shared by BBC Hausa.

The report has triggered a wave of reactions on Facebook, with some users appearing to celebrate the incident because of the clerics’ reported political prayers.

One Facebook user, Auwal Sulaiman, commented, “Dole sai sun hada da kudin fansa,” suggesting that the clerics would have to contribute money towards their ransom.

Another user, Yusuf Sani, wrote, “Gaskiya tsaro ya inganta shikenan hanun karba hanun mayarwa hadda riba xa’aci akansu,” sarcastically suggesting that the country’s security situation had improved and that the abductees would be returned, even with interest added to the ransom.

Usman Jidda simply reacted, “Allah Shi…….”

Musa Haruna asked, “Kowa yakiji bayaki gani, Ina gani bazaiga DA kyauba,” while Sagir Abdullah said, “muna masu addu’ar Allah yayimasu mafita, indai ohmologo ne bazamu zaba ba,” expressing a prayer for their safe resolution but also linking the incident to political opposition.

Other commenters took a more celebratory tone. One user wrote, “Masha Allah Allah Allah yasa su kàshèshu ko b@nza anrage mugún iri,” while Kasim Ibrahim described the incident as evidence that the victim had “seen the truth.”

Mahamadou Hamidou Arzika commented, “Masha Allah, Allah ya sa su yanka su,” while Khalifa Bellobb wrote, “Karshen Kwadayi, MashaAllah barakallah me ya kai su,” implying that the incident was a consequence of greed or political ambition.

The reactions have drawn attention to the deep political divisions surrounding the 2027 election, with some social media users showing little sympathy for people perceived to be supporting President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

The comments have also raised concerns about the extent to which political disagreements and frustration over insecurity have influenced public reactions to incidents involving kidnapping and banditry.

The Daily Reality could not independently verify the identities of all the abducted clerics or the circumstances surrounding their abduction at the time of publication.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 presidential election.

The list, titled “Presidential and National Assembly Elections for Jan, 2027 – Presidential Final List of Candidates”, was signed by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

Among the major contenders listed by the electoral commission are Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, ADC; President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC; Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC; and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress, AAC.

Atiku is paired with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate, while Tinubu will contest alongside Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

Obi’s running mate is former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, while Sowore is paired with Haruna Magashi.

Other candidates on the list include Rufai Omo-Aje of the Action Alliance, AA; Abbas-Bin Aliyu of the Action Democratic Party, ADP; Yusuf Kabiru of the Allied Peoples Party, APP; Seyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM; and Adenuga Sunday of the Boot Party, BP.

The commission also listed Adebisi Olusoji of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, DLA; Sunday Okereke of the Labour Party, LP; Ada Okwori of the National Democratic Party, NDP; and Nkem Okereke of the National Rescue Movement, NRM.

Former Delta State Governor, Donald Duke, will represent the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, while Adewole Adebayo is the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP.

The remaining candidates are Peter Agada of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, and Daniel Nwanyanwu of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP.

The final document provides details about the candidates and their running mates, including their ages, gender and academic qualifications.

INEC has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly elections.

The governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for February 6, 2027.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Coordination Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), in collaboration with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Abuja, has concluded a four-day capacity-building programme for stakeholders on conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding and peaceful coexistence.

The training, which ended on Friday, brought together representatives of security agencies, government ministries, farmers and pastoralists, traditional and religious institutions, women and other stakeholders involved in the livestock sector.

The Daily Reality reports that the programme was organised to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders and existing conflict committees at state and local government levels to identify early warning signs, prevent conflicts and respond appropriately to emerging disputes.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of L-PRES in Kano, Sule Saleh, who represented the State Project Coordinator, Dr. Salisu Muhammad Inuwa, said the programme had significantly improved participants’ understanding of conflict prevention and resolution.

Saleh said the participants came from different backgrounds and initially had varying levels of knowledge about conflict mitigation, but had gained practical skills during the four-day engagement.

“To be candid with you, as of today, I believe we are more than learners. We have learned a lot about how to mediate conflict and how to identify what triggers that conflict,” he said.

He explained that the training covered issues including resource control, access to grazing areas and water resources, livestock movement, community-level peacebuilding and the management of conflicts that could arise from development interventions.

According to him, L-PRES had established conflict committees at different levels to ensure that emerging disputes were addressed before they escalated from the community level to local government and state levels.

Saleh cited the construction of solar-powered boreholes and animal drinking points in 36 Ruga communities across Kano State as an example of how conflict-sensitive planning could prevent potential disputes.

He said the project had designed separate water access points for surrounding communities to prevent disagreements between farmers and pastoralists over the use of the facilities.

“The intervention may lead to conflicting interests between farmers and herders. So, to solve that issue, right from design, L-PRES designed a separate tap where the communities can access that particular water,” he explained.

Saleh said the approach was intended to reduce tension and promote peaceful coexistence between livestock farmers and members of the wider communities.

Also speaking, the National Conflict Specialist of L-PRES, Nazifi Ibrahim Wada, said the project was supporting existing conflict committees in Kano State because of their important role in preventing farmer-herder conflicts.

Wada explained that the committees had been working to prevent conflicts and needed continuous capacity building, training and relevant materials to strengthen their day-to-day activities.

He said the training focused on early warning and early response, mediation, dialogue and gender inclusion, among other areas.

“We are building the capacity of the conflict committee members in Kano State, that is, both the state and local conflict committees,” Wada said.

According to him, participants were trained on how to detect potential conflicts before they occurred and how to respond promptly when tensions began to emerge.

Wada expressed confidence in the participants, saying their commitment and interaction with facilitators during the programme demonstrated that they were prepared to apply the knowledge gained.

He said the participants represented a broad range of institutions, including the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ministry of Livestock, Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Justice, forestry and land resources.

He added that representatives of farmers, pastoralists, traditional rulers and religious leaders also participated in the programme.

In his remarks, Paul Andrew Gwaza of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja, described the four-day engagement as more than a conventional training, saying it provided an opportunity for critical stakeholders to jointly examine the causes of conflict and possible solutions.

Gwaza said the programme included participatory stakeholder mapping, focus group discussions, multi-stakeholder dialogue and sessions on conflict analysis and peace analysis.

He added that participants were also trained on the Do No Harm framework, gender and social inclusion, mediation, negotiation, traditional peacebuilding methods, grievance redress and referral pathways.

Other areas covered, according to him, included conflict-sensitive investment planning and the legal and policy framework relating to peacebuilding and livestock development in Kano State.

“This four-day engagement is not just training. It is engagement with critical stakeholders in Kano State,” Gwaza said.

He said the institute conducted a pre-engagement assessment to determine the participants’ level of knowledge before the programme and would also conduct a post-engagement evaluation to measure the impact of the training.

Gwaza, however, said the participants had already demonstrated noticeable improvements in their skills, competence and enthusiasm throughout the programme.

He urged the participants to become active peace agents by taking peace messages to their communities, markets, town hall meetings and other public spaces.

“The call that we have been echoing to them is that they are now peace agents. When you are a peace agent, you are expected to propagate peace messages,” he said.

Gwaza stressed the need for inclusion in development processes, warning that ignoring the grievances of individuals or groups could create conditions for wider conflict.

He urged stakeholders to promote social cohesion, unity and peaceful coexistence rather than messages capable of deepening divisions within society.

Also speaking, Hadiza Aminu Kabara, Gender Officer at the Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, described the programme as informative and impactful.

Kabara said the training focused on conflict prevention and resolution, referral pathways and appropriate actions to be taken when conflicts were identified.

She said participants were sensitised on the importance of identifying and reporting conflicts at their early stages to relevant authorities and institutions before they escalated.

According to her, the programme was particularly important because of the persistent farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria, which affect both farmers and pastoralists.

Kabara commended L-PRES for providing designated routes for pastoralists to move their livestock without passing through farmlands, saying such initiatives could help reduce clashes and promote peaceful coexistence.

She said the training had increased participants’ knowledge and awareness of conflict prevention, adding that the knowledge acquired would be useful in their respective communities and institutions.

The Daily Reality gathered that the conclusion of the programme is expected to strengthen the capacity of Kano State’s conflict committees and other stakeholders to identify early warning signs, facilitate dialogue, mediate disputes and address grievances before they escalate, thereby contributing to peaceful coexistence and improved livestock productivity across the state.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly arrested a 50-year-old woman in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State for allegedly transporting 300 rounds of live ammunition concealed inside a bag.

According to preliminary military findings, the woman travelled from Zamfara State to Lafia in Nasarawa State, where she allegedly collected the ammunition before heading towards Kaduna State. The Army said the ammunition was allegedly being transported for delivery to suspected bandits operating in the Birnin Gwari forest area of Kaduna State.

The suspect was reportedly arrested during a military operation, while the ammunition was recovered from her possession. She is currently in custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the movement of the ammunition and identify other persons who may be connected to the alleged operation.

The arrest comes amid ongoing military operations against banditry and other security threats in parts of the North-West.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the alleged establishment of counterfeit manufacturing plants and distribution networks in Nigeria by Chinese nationals involved in the production of fake products.

Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC director of investigation and enforcement, disclosed that intelligence gathered by the agency showed a shift in the counterfeit trade.

According to him, counterfeiters who previously imported fake goods from China are now producing and distributing them locally.

“Before, to fake a product, you needed to go to China to bring it. Now, they are here with us,” Iluyomade said.

“They identify moving products, send samples to China, and distribute them locally through logistics companies they own.”

Iluyomade said NAFDAC had commenced a systematic crackdown on illegal logistics facilities allegedly operated by foreign nationals linked to the counterfeit network.

The disclosure comes amid concerns over the circulation of dangerous and substandard consumer goods in the country. Products reportedly affected include adulterated toothpaste, contaminated bottled water, counterfeit cosmetics and unwholesome dairy products.

NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency had seized and destroyed regulated products valued at more than N1.5 trillion during coordinated enforcement operations in Lagos and parts of the South-East.

She added that the agency secured 64 convictions against counterfeiters between June 2025 and June 2026, describing the figure as the highest recorded by NAFDAC.

One of the convicted counterfeiters was reportedly sentenced to five years in prison in December after being found guilty of operating an illegal beverage laboratory.

NAFDAC also disclosed that criminal proceedings are ongoing at federal courts against several suspects arrested in Kano, Sokoto, Delta and Anambra states.

The suspects are facing allegations linked to the importation and distribution of counterfeit oral-care products.

The latest disclosure highlights the changing nature of counterfeit operations in Nigeria, with authorities now facing not only the challenge of stopping fake products at the point of entry but also the alleged local manufacture and distribution of such products.

By Anwar Usman


The Federal Government has warned tertiary institutions against presenting borrowed lecturers, equipment, laboratories and other facilities during accreditation exercises to give a false impression of their capacity.

The minister made this known in Abuja at the inauguration of the Ministerial Committee on Strengthening the Accreditation and Quality Assurance System for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria which was chaired by the immediate past Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ish-aq Oloyede.

He stated that institutions would henceforth be assessed strictly on the resources they genuinely own and can sustainably make available to students, stressing that the practice of borrowing facilities to deceive accreditation teams would no longer be tolerated.

He further revealed that, government is doing its best to overhaul the accreditation system for universities, polytechnics and colleges of education to prevent institutions from creating a “temporary picture” of their capacity whenever accreditation teams visit.

He said accreditation process is designed to provide an accurate picture of an institution’s ability to deliver quality education, but showed concern that some institutions temporarily assemble personnel and facilities solely to satisfy accreditation requirements.

“An institution should not be able to prepare a temporary picture of itself simply for the purpose of an accreditation visit. Sadly, this is what we see in a majority of instances,” the minister said.

He said the government would tackle the temporary movement of academic and non-academic personnel to institutions ahead of accreditation visits.

“We must similarly address the temporary movement, borrowing or presentation of equipment, laboratory facilities, workshop resources, library materials and other infrastructure solely for accreditation purposes,” he said.

The minister further revealed that, the government would no longer be satisfied with what institutions merely present to accreditation teams, insisting that regulators must be able to verify that the resources actually exist and remain available after the accreditation exercise.

“When an accreditation team visits an institution, what it sees and verifies should represent the actual and sustainable capacity of that institution, not an arrangement assembled for the accreditation exercise,” he said.

The Guardian reports that, the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) would be required to strengthen mechanisms for verifying the authenticity and continuous availability of staff, facilities and equipment.

The government also plans to deploy technology to track institutional resources.

According to Alausa, critical equipment presented for accreditation should be digitally identified and linked to a specific institution and physical location.

Such equipment, he said, should have a unique digital record indicating its location, status and other relevant information.

The minister also announced plans for tighter verification of personnel presented by institutions during accreditation.

He said the government would develop a digital identity-management and staff-verification framework to establish that individuals presented as academic and non-academic staff are genuinely associated with the institutions claiming them.

By Uzair Adam

The Hills and Valleys Recreation Centre in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State has been transformed into a centre for Qur’anic education, Islamic learning and humanitarian activities, with plans underway to establish a university and skills acquisition programmes at the facility.

The Daily Reality reports that the development followed the acquisition of the property by the Zam-Zam Islamic Initiative for N1.2 billion, according to Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, who disclosed this during the formal handover of the facility.

Daurawa explained that Hills and Valleys, which previously served as a park and hotel, had been a popular recreational centre where children and youths gathered, particularly during Sallah celebrations.

He, however, alleged that the facility later became associated with activities such as drug sales and prostitution, among other activities considered unacceptable by the community.

According to him, the property had been put up for sale by its owners and heirs for almost two years before discussions began over its acquisition by the Zam-Zam Islamic Initiative.

He said a wealthy associate later informed him that he had heard Zam-Zam was interested in purchasing the property, leading to further discussions and negotiations that eventually resulted in its acquisition for N1.2 billion.

Daurawa said the facility had since been renamed Zam-Zam and would serve as a centre for religious education, modern education, skills acquisition and humanitarian activities.

He explained that Zam-Zam had already been supporting the education of Qur’anic memorizers, noting that 170 female memorizers had been sponsored to study at different universities.

He added that the initiative had opened a portal to enable both male and female Qur’an memorizers to access opportunities to pursue first-degree and master’s programmes.

Daurawa also disclosed that the organisation had sponsored students to universities in Abuja to study various disciplines, including supporting married women to further their education.

He said the initiative was also planning to sponsor students to universities in Cairo, Egypt, to study courses such as medicine, engineering and computer science.

According to him, representatives of Arab organisations associated with the initiative would visit the centre to assess students and identify those who could benefit from educational opportunities.

He further said a renowned computer training centre would be involved in the new facility to equip young people with digital skills, while other vocational programmes would also be introduced.

Daurawa said the centre would therefore combine Islamic education with modern education and vocational training to provide young people with opportunities for learning and skills development.

He also highlighted the humanitarian dimension of the initiative, saying Zam-Zam had links with an Arab organisation that provides rams for distribution during Sallah.

He disclosed that the organisation received 500 rams this year for distribution as part of its humanitarian activities.

Daurawa said Zam-Zam also intended to establish Zam-Zam University at the facility, explaining that although other locations had been offered for the project, he preferred Hills and Valleys because of its potential benefits to the community and the legacy of the philanthropist who owned the property.

He described the development as a source of joy to the community, Kano State and the family of the philanthropist.

Daurawa also reflected on the long-term significance of the project, saying, “Whoever establishes something, whether good or bad, continues to receive its consequences even after death.”

The transformation of the facility into a centre for Qur’anic education, Islamic learning and humanitarian activities was earlier reported following its formal handover to the Zam-Zam Islamic Initiative, with Kano State Hisbah Command deploying personnel to the centre.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as more oppressive than Nigeria’s past military regimes and urging the president not to seek reelection in 2027.

In an interview on The Mic-On Podcast, Baba-Ahmed accused the Tinubu government of exercising what he termed “brute civil force” and using state institutions to suppress political opposition and dissent.

Baba-Ahmed compared Tinubu’s leadership with the regimes of Generals Ibrahim Babangida, Sani Abacha, and Abdulsalami Abubakar, arguing that despite being dictators, the military leaders demonstrated greater respect for constitutional principles.

“The military was so disciplined. They respected the Constitution. They had shame. They had principles. They had scruples. But now it is brute civil force. That’s what we’re experiencing in Nigeria,” he stated.

He described the concentration of political power under the current administration as unprecedented, suggesting that even past military rulers maintained what he called discipline and restraint.

Baba-Ahmed advised President Tinubu to prepare to hand over power after his current tenure rather than contest the 2027 presidential election.

“I would simply advise ‘Uncle’ to please prepare to hand over and move away, but not to the people contesting against him, because none of them will improve Nigeria,” he said.

When asked whether he included Peter Obi among those he believed would not improve the country, Baba-Ahmed answered in the affirmative.

“None of that pack. Tinubu should leave the stage. All those people contesting against him, too, they were all in bed together at some point or another,” he said, adding that this included Obi.

He emphasized that his position was not an endorsement of any existing politician but a call for “a whole new Nigeria,” arguing the country needs leadership beyond politicians who previously belonged to established ruling parties.

The former senator also criticized the National Assembly, alleging that the legislature has become too close to the executive and has effectively turned into an extension of the presidency.

He took particular exception to lawmakers singing political songs in support of the president, arguing such conduct undermines legislative independence.

“A legislature must never be that compromised to the level of singing for those who are members of their party. Singing ‘On your mandate we shall stand,'” Baba-Ahmed said.

He added that if he were still a member of the House of Representatives, he would have taken steps to prevent such conduct from recurring.

Baba-Ahmed revisited the 2023 presidential election, alleging that the electronic transmission and reporting of results through INEC’s IReV platform was interrupted and that constitutional provisions were breached.

He questioned the circumstances surrounding the declaration of the presidential election result and alleged that the presence of the National Security Adviser in court during proceedings concerning the election raised questions that deserved answers.

“From outside government, you had switched off IReV. From outside government, it was switched off. The Constitution was breached,” he alleged.

Baba-Ahmed has consistently maintained that the Labour Party ticket won the 2023 presidential election and that there were constitutional grounds to challenge the process leading to Tinubu’s inauguration.

Despite his criticism of the current political system, Baba-Ahmed rejected military intervention as an alternative, saying the solution to bad democracy is better democracy.

“The only option to bad democracy is good democracy,” he said.

He described “legitimate, active civil engagement” as the way forward, urging Nigerians to leave their comfort zones and participate more actively in politics.

“The good people in Nigeria must come out, sacrifice their comfort, leave their comfort zones, come out and ride out, push out the bad elements that have been destroying Nigeria,” he said.

On insecurity, Baba-Ahmed argued that corruption is at the heart of Nigeria’s security crisis, claiming that eliminating corruption could address more than half of the country’s insecurity problems.

“How do you… Once you remove corruption, you have fought more than 50% of insecurity in Nigeria,” he said.

He called for greater investment in the armed forces, including military equipment, personnel welfare, and technology to monitor Nigeria’s extensive borders, suggesting that modern surveillance technology could allow Nigeria to monitor large stretches of its borders from central command facilities.

On Tinubu’s economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign-exchange reforms, Baba-Ahmed said policies could not succeed without addressing what he described as the underlying character and integrity of government.

He compared governance to constructing infrastructure, saying the success of policies depends on the “foundation” on which they are built.

“Those policies are supposed to rest on something. What is that thing? That is the character, content, principles, and philosophy of the leadership,” he said.

He acknowledged that some Nigerians may have benefited from the administration’s economic policies but attributed such benefits largely to what he described as the president’s friends and political associates.

His remarks come as Nigeria’s political parties and opposition groups position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections, with questions over the ability of opposition forces to mount a credible challenge to the ruling APC.

Baba-Ahmed said Nigerians should focus less on personalities and more on building institutions and a political system capable of producing accountable leadership.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

The Nigerian Presidency has issued a statement clarifying the nature of an ongoing Freedom of Information Act case before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, emphasizing that it is a civil records dispute and not a criminal case against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a statement released Thursday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency addressed what it termed “speculative reports” concerning the legal proceedings.

The case originated in 2022 when Aaron Greenspan, described by the Presidency as someone who “works with Nigerian opposition figures including David Hundeyin and Atiku Abubakar,” submitted FOIA requests to several US government agencies seeking records relating to President Tinubu. After agencies withheld certain records or declined to confirm their existence, Greenspan commenced Civil Action No. 23-1816 in 2023.

President Tinubu was subsequently permitted to participate in the proceedings as an intervenor.

The statement provided background to the case, noting that 23 years ago, on February 4, 2003, the American Consulate in Lagos informed then-Inspector General of Police Tafa Balogun that an FBI records check found no criminal arrest records, wants, or warrants for then-Governor Tinubu.

During the proceedings, US government agencies invoked the “Glomar defense,” a standard position where agencies neither confirm nor deny the existence of records. The court granted summary judgment in favour of several agencies including the CIA, Department of State, and IRS, removing them from proceedings.

The FBI and DEA subsequently produced 399 pages of records with redactions, which the plaintiff challenged. The agencies defended their redactions citing exemptions including grand jury proceeding protections, attorney-client privileges, law enforcement purposes, personal privacy, and protection of confidential sources and investigative techniques.

President Tinubu has also asserted his rights under FOIA Exemption 7(C), according to his legal team.

The plaintiff has until September 11, 2026, to file opposition, with responses due by September 18, 2026.

The Presidency stressed that “the release or withholding of records under FOIA does not, by itself, establish criminal liability,” and that the case concerns “access to government records and the proper application of statutory exemptions.”

“Recent public commentary by Mr Karl von Batten has inaccurately portrayed him and his client as central to the proceedings. Neither is a party to the case,” the statement added.

The Presidency urged media and the public to “distinguish verified court proceedings from partisan speculation,” noting the case remains exclusively within the jurisdiction of Judge Beryl A. Howell.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Gunmen have killed two residents and abducted the All Progressives Congress Chairman of Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, in a late-night attack on the community.

The incident reportedly occurred around 11pm on Monday when the armed men invaded the area and opened fire, forcing residents to flee their homes.

A resident who spoke about the incident on Tuesday, under the condition of anonymity due to security concerns, said two people were killed after they attempted to prevent the abductors from taking away the APC chairman.

“The two people killed couldn’t stop them from whisking away the party chairman because they were in possession of sophisticated weapons,” the resident said.

The latest attack occurred less than 24 hours after gunmen reportedly killed the APC Chairman of Rantan Ward in Bebeji Local Government Area, Alhaji Garba Buba, alongside another resident, Sulaiman Zunduma.

The Rantan incident took place on Sunday night when the attackers invaded the community and killed the two victims. The Kano State Police Command subsequently commenced an investigation and launched efforts to identify and arrest those responsible.

The incidents followed another attack in Chiromawa community, Garun Mallam Local Government Area, where suspected bandits abducted the Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, on Saturday night.

Nadabo was later rescued by the police after security personnel and local residents responded to the attack. Three residents were reportedly injured during the incident.

The attacks in Rogo, Bebeji and Garun Mallam occurred in neighbouring areas of Kano State within roughly 72 hours, raising renewed concerns about the security situation across the state.

The development came shortly after the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, announced on Monday that the Federal Government was working on a five-year defence and security strategy following the recent attacks in Kano.

Attempts to obtain an official reaction from the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report. Calls to his telephone were not answered, while a WhatsApp message sent to him had not received a response.