Nigeria, Nov. 17 -- Heightened security concerns are emerging across Kano State's border communities, as the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso separately warned on Sunday of an increasing infiltration of armed bandits into several local government areas.

Mr Sanusi issued the first public alarm during a sympathy visit to Faruruwa, a community in the Shanono Local Government Area, where bandit incursions from neighbouring Katsina State have intensified in recent months. Hours later, Mr Kwankwaso amplified the concern at the 4th Convocation Ceremony of Skyline University Nigeria, urging the federal government to act swiftly to prevent wider destabilisation.

Addressing distressed residents in Faruru...