Bandits Abduct Village Head in Kano’s Gezawa LGA
Armed bandits reportedly abducted Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad, the traditional ruler of Aujarawar Alkali community in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The gunmen allegedly invaded the community late on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and took the village head, popularly known as Ruwata, to an unknown location. The District Head of Jogana, Alhaji Abdulkadir Maaji, confirmed the incident through his spokesperson. He appealed to security agencies to intensify rescue efforts and improve protection for vulnerable rural communities. Residents have expressed concern over the monarch’s safety as they await his return.
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