Gunmen Kill Businessman in Kano Night Attack.
By Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu
Democracy Newsline | January 27, 2026.
Gunmen on Monday night launched a deadly attack on Tiga town in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, killing a prominent businessman, Alhaji Habibu Mai Shago, in what residents described as a terrifying assault carried out under the cover of darkness.
Witnesses said the attackers stormed the community late at night, shooting Alhaji Habibu inside his shop before making away with valuables.
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The assailants reportedly fled before security operatives could arrive, leaving the town in shock and fear.
The incident was made public in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by security commentator DanKatsina50, who described the killing as further evidence of the worsening security situation in parts of Kano State.
The attack triggered panic among residents, many of whom expressed growing concern over the vulnerability of rural and semi-urban communities to violent crime. Community leaders in Bebeji described the late businessman as peaceful, industrious, and deeply committed to the town’s economic life, noting that his death is a major loss.
As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had not issued an official statement. Residents have called on security agencies to urgently deploy more personnel and intensify patrols to prevent further attacks.
The killing adds to a troubling pattern of violence across northern Nigeria, where criminal gangs have continued to carry out attacks, killings, and kidnappings, fueling public debate over the effectiveness of current security measures.
Summary for Print Media
Suspected gunmen killed a well-known businessman, Alhaji Habibu Mai Shago, during a night attack on Tiga town in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State.
The assailants shot the victim inside his shop and looted valuables before escaping. The incident has heightened fears over rising insecurity in the area, with residents urging authorities to strengthen security presence. Police are yet to issue an official statement.
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(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, JANUARY 27TH 2026)
