‘Yan Daba’ Hack Security Volunteer to Death in Kano
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO —– Residents of Tukuntawa community in Kano metropolis have been thrown into mourning following the gruesome murder of a community security volunteer by suspected thugs.
The victim, identified as Usaini Bashir Sabo, was said to be a member of the local security committee working to protect residents from criminal activities.
The tragic incident reportedly occurred last Friday in an encounter has induced shockwaves, and paralyzed Tukuntawa community with fear.
The killing triggered widespread anger among residents, many of whom are calling for urgent action to curb the growing menace of street gangs in parts of the city.
Some community members expressed fears that the incident could discourage other volunteers involved in community policing efforts.
Residents described the attack as gruesome, saying the assailants inflicted severe machete cuts on the victim’s head, leading to his death.
Local sources said Sabo was among several youths who volunteered to assist in safeguarding the neighborhood from the activities of suspected gang members commonly known as ‘yan daba.
His efforts, according to community members, were part of ongoing grassroots initiatives aimed at improving security in the area.
In a statement issued on behalf of the Tukuntawa community security committee, Auwal Soja said the deceased had been actively involved in protecting residents and preventing criminal activities in the neighborhood before the fatal attack.
Meanwhile, the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Kano State chapter, has condemned the killing and urged authorities to swiftly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
In a statement, the council’s Kano State chairman, Hassan Garba Abdullahi, described the killing as ‘barbaric and unacceptable,’ stressing the need for stronger security measures to protect residents and volunteers working to keep their communities safe.
The council also called on the government to consider establishing a police post in the Tukuntawa area, particularly near the Kano Zoo, as part of efforts to strengthen security presence and curb the activities of thugs in the neighborhood.
As at press time, response are being awaited from the police authorities in Kano over the incident.