Armed bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Aujarawar Alkali community in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The monarch, Ahmad Yakubu Ahmad, popularly known as Ruwata, was reportedly kidnapped during a late-night attack on the community on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
The attackers, who were reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the village and whisked the traditional ruler away to an unknown location.
Mahi Isma’il, spokesperson to the Zannan Kano and District Head of Jogana, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday.
Isma’il described the abduction as a tragic development and a serious setback to peace and security in the area, saying the incident had heightened fear among residents.
Families and community leaders have expressed concern over the monarch’s safety and whereabouts.
Reacting to the incident, the District Head of Jogana, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ma’aji, appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the traditional ruler and strengthen security in vulnerable rural communities.
He urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding while supporting security agencies through vigilance and cooperation.
Ma’aji also called on members of the public to pray for Ahmad’s safe release, expressing hope that the abducted monarch would soon be reunited with his family and the people of Aujarawar Alkali.
