Kano Businessman Murdered by Gunmen

Suspected bandits have gunned down prominent businessman Alhaji Habibu Mai Shago in Tiga town, which falls within the Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State.

The situation was confirmed by security analyst Bakatsine, who reported that the attack occurred late on the night of Monday, January 27, 2026. During the incident, the assailants broke into Shago’s shop and fatally shot him.

The attackers are also said to have stolen valuables from the shop before making their escape from the area.

In a statement regarding the incident, Bakatsine emphasized the implications of the attack. “Last night, gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Tiga town in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State. During the attack, they killed a well-known community businessman, Alhaji Habibu Mai Shago, in his shop and carted away valuables before fleeing the area,” he detailed.

Bakatsine further expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in the northwest region, asking, “How long will the continued escalation of banditry in Nigeria’s northwest persist, and what concrete steps are being taken to protect lives and livelihoods?”