Suspected motorcycle robbers have severed the hand of a teacher, Isah Sallama, during a violent attack in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi Road in Buran District, according to a statement issued by Nasiru Habu Faragai, Secretary for Public Enlightenment of the Rano Emirate Council.

Faragai said the victim, a resident of Sarkin Bakar Rano, was attacked while attempting to rescue another man, Malam Sauwanu Hadi, whose motorcycle and mobile phone were being forcefully taken by the assailants.

According to the statement, the attackers initially attempted to shoot Sallama, but their weapon malfunctioned. They then resorted to using a machete, leaving him critically injured.

The incident was reported by the District Head of Bunkure, Alhaji Aminu Isa Umaru, to the Emir of Rano, Muhammad Isa Umaru.

Reacting to the development, the monarch described the attack as disturbing and directed that the matter be reported to security agencies for a thorough investigation.

He also approved a donation of N100,000 to support the victim’s medical treatment.

The emir further urged community leaders and security operatives to intensify efforts to curb robbery and other criminal activities in the area.