Suspected gunmen on Monday night attacked Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, killing three residents and leaving several others injured.

Residents said the attackers invaded the community late at night, firing gunshots indiscriminately and causing panic among villagers, many of whom fled their homes for safety.

The member representing Ghari and Tsanyawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sani Bala, confirmed the incident in a statement shared online, revealing that three bodies had been recovered following the attack.

He expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the area and called for urgent action to protect residents.

A local resident, Saifullahi Sulaiman Sorodaya, said the gunmen stormed the town unexpectedly, forcing residents to run for their lives as gunshots echoed across the community.

Another resident, Madahuru Isah Ibrahim, disclosed that several persons sustained injuries during the attack and were rushed to hospital for medical treatment.

Following the incident, residents of Yankamaye and neighbouring communities appealed to security agencies to intensify surveillance and deploy additional personnel to prevent further attacks.

As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.