All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman of Rantan Ward in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano, Alhaji Garba Buba, and another resident, identified as Sulaiman Zunduma, have been killed by suspected bandits.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night when suspected kidnappers invaded Rantan community and opened fire on residents.
According to local sources, Buba was shot during the attack and later died in hospital while receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the incident.
A resident, who asked not to be named for security reasons, said the attackers also shot another resident, identified as Alhaji Sa’adu.
‘Last night, Sunday, suspected kidnappers attacked our town, Rantan. During the attack, they shot Alhaji Garba Buba, the APC chairman of Rantan Ward, who later died in hospital from the injuries sustained,’ the resident said.
He added that the gunmen also shot Sa’adu, while another resident, Sulaiman Zunduma, was killed during the attack.
A family member, Hafsat Garba Rantan, confirmed Buba’s death and described the deceased as her paternal uncle.
The latest attack has heightened concerns over the activities of suspected bandits and kidnappers in parts of Kano State, particularly communities located in vulnerable areas.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the security agencies on the incident.