There was palpable tension in Aujarawar Alkali community in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State after armed bandits stormed the village and abducted its traditional ruler, Alhaji Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad, popularly known as Ruwata Midnight.
Eyewitnesses said the traditional leader was whisked away during a late-night raid on Thursday, September 17, 2026, after the attackers reportedly invaded the community with sophisticated weapons and fled with him to an unknown destination.
The incident was confirmed on Friday in a statement by Mahi Ismail, spokesperson to the Zannan Kano and the District Head of Jogana, who described the incident as a threat to the peace of the area.
According to the statement, the attack has plunged residents into fear and uncertainty, with families and community leaders expressing concern over the safety of the abducted village head.
