Robbers sever teacher’s hand in Kano attack

Metro Robbers sever teacher’s hand in Kano attack Published on April 9, 2026 By Nana Ismail googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Suspected motorcycle robbers attacked a teacher, Isah Sallama, in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, severing his hand during a violent incident. According to a statement by Nasiru Habu Faragai of the Rano Emirate Council, the attack occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi Road in Buran District. Sallama, who lives in Sarkin Bakar Rano, was reportedly trying to assist another victim, Malam Sauwanu Hadi, whose motorcycle and phone were being stolen by the robbers. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The attackers first attempted to shoot Sallama, but their gun did not work. They then used a machete and cut off his hand, leaving him severely injured. The case was reported by the District Head of Bunkure, Alhaji Aminu Isa Umaru, to the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru. The emir condemned the attack and ordered security agencies to investigate the incident. He also approved a donation of N100,000 to support Sallama’s treatment. He urged community leaders and security agencies to step up efforts to curb robbery and other crimes in the area. Don't Miss Driver dies, four others injured in Lagos-Ibadan road accident You may like Kano: Blame Barau for Gawuna’s exit from APC – Idris Police occupy Shekarau’s Kano residence ahead of APC move Gov Yusuf orders immediate regulation of sand mining near Kano water plants 2027: Again, Bashir Ahmad laments as another Kano ex-gov set to join ADC APC loses Senator Gaya to ADC in Kano NSCDC arrests 20 foreign nationals in Kano

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