In the Dark Shadows of Danbare
Deadly Attack in Kano: Armed Criminals Fatally Wound Local Resident
Get the lowdown on the grim robbery incident that unfolded in the Danbare community of Kano State, right smack in the heart of the city opposite Bayero University New Campus.
The Heartrending Tale
It all went down on a rainy Monday morning, May 5, 2025, around 6:40 AM, when a 30-year-old local named Shehu Muhammad became a tragic casualty of a brutal robbery. Two ruthless men, armed and merciless, stormed into his home and ended his life with a vicious, wide stroke of a cutlass.
The Survivor's Account
Haruna Nuhu Hussain, Shehu's buddy, shared the household — and the grave fate they both faced. Asleep when the nightmare began, he awoke to the chilling sight of one of the attackers raising a lethal cutlass to strike him. In the nick of time, another robber intervened, stating that he wasn't the man they were after. By the time Hussain could gather his wits, Shehu lay dead, the victim of the attack.
A Notorious Capture
In a shocking turn of events, the residents of Danbare sprang into action, managing to overpower one of the robbers, believed to be their ruthless leader. They quickly identified him as a serial offender, commonly known for his dangerous exploits and regular brushes with the law. He was segregated and transported to the Dorayi Divisional Police Station for further questioning.
The Silence of the Forces
Authorities have maintained radio silence over the matter, with the Kano State Police Command yet to release any official statement concerning the incident.
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On that fateful day in Danbare, a mosque echoed with grief as its community mourned the loss of Shehu Muhammad, a 30-year-old resident, killed in a brutal robbery. Injured survivor, Haruna Nuhu Hussain, recounted the harrowing experience of the attack that occurred around 6:40 AM on May 5, 2025.
Eyewitnesses, enraged by the senseless violence, managed to capture one of the robbers, identified as a notorious figure known for his frequent run-ins with the law. This arrest raised questions about the effectiveness of the police force in confronting crime, as authorities remain silent on the Danbare robbery incident.
Meanwhile, in the world of politics, Gov Yusuf declared a new minimum wage for Kano civil servants, while a labour union expressed support for his bid for a second term. Elsewhere, security operatives sealed off Galadima's residence amidst a leadership crisis in the Kano Emirate. In other general-news headlines, suspected perpetrators were apprehended following an attack on a Bayelsa oil facility, and air force operatives, among others, were detained for torture and an unsolved death in Kaduna. Amidst these chaotic times, the tragic tale from Danbare serves as a chilling reminder of the ongoing struggle against crime and injustice, [h4]Naija style.
