Fresh fears have gripped residents of border communities in Kano State following another deadly bandit attack on Lakwaya town in Gwarzo Local Government Area, where two persons were killed, several others injured, and many cattle rustled by armed assailants.
The latest assault, which residents described as coordinated and violent, occurred on Thursday around 4:00 p.m. when suspected bandits stormed the community on more than 30 motorcycles, shooting sporadically and forcing villagers to flee for safety.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers invaded the area through Gidan Biris, a settlement situated along the volatile Kano–Katsina border corridor that has repeatedly been linked to cross-border criminal activities and armed attacks.
A resident of Lakwaya, who spoke anonymously due to security concerns, said the gunmen operated for several minutes before security operatives arrived at the scene.
According to the source, one resident was shot dead in Lakwaya, while another victim was killed in nearby Gidan Biris during the raid.
The attackers were also said to have rustled a large number of cattle belonging to villagers, worsening fears among residents whose livelihoods largely depend on farming and livestock rearing.
The source added that security personnel later engaged the fleeing bandits in a gun duel, although the attackers reportedly escaped with several stolen cattle.
Confirming the incident, the Zonal Information Officer for Gwarzo Zone, Auwalu Musa Yola, said authorities had not received any official report of abduction as of the time of filing this report.
He, however, confirmed that the attackers carried away cattle despite the intervention of security operatives who responded to distress calls from the community.
Sources further disclosed that the remains of one of the victims were taken to Gwarzo General Hospital for medical examination before being released to family members for burial after calm was restored in the area.
The fresh attack came barely one week after a similar incident in Gatarin Fulani under Nasarawa Village, raising renewed concerns over the deteriorating security situation in communities bordering neighbouring states.
Residents say the recurring attacks have continued to disrupt farming activities, livestock businesses, and daily life, with many villagers now living in constant fear of further incursions by armed groups.
The latest incident has also renewed calls on security agencies and government authorities to intensify surveillance operations, strengthen border security, and deploy more personnel to vulnerable rural communities facing persistent threats from bandits operating along interstate borders.
