Tiga town in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State was thrown into mourning last night as gunmen suspected to be bandits struck under the cover of darkness, leaving death, fear, and unanswered questions in their wake.
The attackers reportedly invaded the community late at night, heading straight to the shop of Alhaji Habibu Mai Shago, a well-known and respected businessman. He was brutally killed in his shop as the assailants carted away valuables before fleeing the area unchallenged.
By dawn, the once-busy commercial spot had turned into a scene of grief, with residents struggling to come to terms with the loss of a man described as peaceful, hardworking, and central to the town’s economic life.
Locals say Alhaji Habibu was not just a trader, but a pillar of the community—someone whose shop was a meeting point and whose generosity was widely known. His killing has sent shockwaves through Tiga, deepening fear among traders who now wonder who might be next.
This latest attack has once again exposed the fragile security situation in Kano and the wider northwest. Once thought to be insulated from the worst of bandit violence, communities like Tiga are now finding themselves on the frontline of a crisis that shows no sign of slowing down.
Residents lament that bandit attacks are becoming bolder, deadlier, and more frequent—often carried out with little resistance and followed by swift escapes.
How long will the people of the northwest live under this shadow of fear? What concrete steps are being taken to protect lives, markets, and livelihoods? And how many more innocent citizens must pay the ultimate price before decisive action is taken?
As families mourn and businesses shut their doors earlier than usual, one thing is clear: the cost of insecurity is no longer abstract—it now has a name, a face, and a grieving community.
For Tiga town, last night was not just another attack. It was a painful reminder that the banditry crisis is far from over—and that time may be running out for meaningful solutions.
