Three young men have reportedly been killed after gunmen attacked Chiromawa community in Garin Malam Local Government Area of Kano State.

The incident reportedly occurred around midnight when the armed men stormed the community and opened fire on residents.

A resident, Mustapha Ibrahim Imam Chiromawa, who spoke to newsmen on Sunday morning, said three young men were killed during the attack, while two others sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.

They came in the middle of the night, around 12am, and started shooting. They shot three people and they have died. Two others are currently in the hospital,” he said.

Following the attack, the gunmen reportedly proceeded to the residence of one of the village chiefs, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, and abducted him.

However, Nadabo was later found alive in a nearby village after security personnel and local vigilantes reportedly mounted pressure on the kidnappers.

Mustapha said the chief was rescued following the pressure from the security personnel and vigilantes.

The security personnel and vigilantes put pressure on the kidnappers, which made them release him.

Alhamdulillah, he has been found. They are currently preparing to take him to the hospital to check his health.”

The attack has heightened concerns over the security situation in parts of Kano State, as residents continue to express fears over attacks by armed groups.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kano State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement confirming the reported attack, deaths or the circumstances surrounding the release of the village chief.