Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has called on security agencies to step up operations against bandits in the wake of an attack on Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The assault, which occurred late Monday, reportedly left one woman dead and three residents abducted.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the incident as a troubling reminder of the evolving security pressures in parts of the North. He urged security operatives to take immediate and decisive measures to rescue the kidnapped victims and prevent further incursions into rural communities.
Barau expressed particular concern about what he termed the rising infiltration of criminal groups from neighbouring states. He said such movements demand stronger intelligence gathering, coordinated patrols and firm inter-agency collaboration to keep border communities safe.
He called on local authorities and community leaders to continue supporting security personnel with accurate information, noting that timely reporting remains vital to preventing attacks.
The Deputy Senate President reassured residents of Tsanyawa and adjoining areas of ongoing legislative support for policies aimed at improving rural security and strengthening the capacity of security agencies across the region.
