Kano residents alarmed as armed herdsman roams streets in broad daylight
Kano Residents Alarmed by Video of Armed Herdsman
KANO — Residents of Kano have expressed significant alarm following the circulation of a video depicting a herdsman openly carrying a firearm while guiding cattle along a busy road.
The footage, which emerged online, reportedly captures the incident in the Dawanau area of Kano. In the video, the herdsman is seen with a gun strapped to his body as he directs his flock through the street in broad daylight.
The individual filming the scene can be heard remarking, “Kano has also begun to receive visitors; this is the scene we are seeing in Dawanau area,” highlighting the unusual nature of the sight.
The video has prompted a range of responses on social media, with many users voicing concerns over public safety. Observers have questioned how an armed individual was able to traverse a densely populated area without official intervention, particularly in light of ongoing security challenges facing various regions of the country.
As of this report, there has been no official statement from security authorities in Kano State regarding the video.
