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Seven bandit leaders, 182 others killed in Zamfara clash

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 Aminu Imam

Kachalla ‘Yellow’ Ɗanbokolo, a notorious bandit kingpin and trusted lieutenant of Kachalla Turji, has been killed alongside six other bandit commanders in Zamfara State’s Shinkafi local government area. The deadly clash occurred on Sunday when the Zamfara Community Protection Guards (CPG) engaged the gang in a fierce gun battle. Sources confirmed that Ɗanbokolo, long feared across the North-West, was behind numerous deadly raids linked to Turji’s network in communities spanning Sabon-Birni, Isa, Goronyo, Gwadabawa, Shinkafi, Raɓa, and the Gundumi Forest. Described by some locals as even more formidable than Turji…

Wanted bandit kingpin, Turji sues for peace after top commander’s death

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Aminu Imam

Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji is allegedly making overtures for peace in the aftermath of the death of his top field commander and cousin, Kachalla Yellow Ɗanbokolo. This was made known in X post yesterday by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, citing multiple sources. Turji is one of the most wanted terror leaders in Nigeria’s North West. Recall that Ɗanbokolo was recently neutralised by security operatives. Makama disclosed that Turji was said to be calling for a meeting with other bandit groups,…

Zamfara: Notorious bandit leader, Turji demands ₦50m ‘farming tax’ from communities

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Aminu Imam

…Threatens bloodshed Fear has gripped communities in Zamfara State, as reports emerge that notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has demanded a whopping ₦50 million from residents of Tsalaken Gulbi, stretching from Fakai village, in Shinkafi local government area all the way to Qaya, near the Niger Republic border – just for the “privilege” to farm during this year’s rainy season. According to local sources, Turji’s men allegedly delivered the ultimatum directly to farmers, warning them that unless the money is paid in full, no one will be allowed to step…

Zamfara: Bandits move towards capital, invade 7 villages

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Aminu Imam

At least seven villages near Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, have been invaded and set ablaze by armed bandits since Saturday. The attacks were revealed in a post on Sunday by security analyst Bakatsine via X (formerly Twitter). According to him, the affected communities include Bargaja, Makera, Kahuta, Hayin Mai Cibi, Yar Geba, Hayin Yakubu, and Unguwar Mata – all located in Gusau Local Government Area. Bakatsine wrote: “Since Saturday, bandits have burnt seven villages near Gusau, Zamfara: Bargaja, Maƙera, Kahuta, Hayin Mai-Cibi, Ƴar Geba, Hayin Yakubu and Unguwar…

Zamfara bandit attacks: 3 killed, 26 abducted in Ƙauran-Namoda LG communities

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Aminu Imam

Suspected bandits killed at least three people and abducted 26 others in a series of coordinated attacks on Ƙauran-Namoda communities in Zamfara State between Thursday and Saturday. Sabon-Gari village was hardest hit, with one woman killed and about 20 residents kidnapped. Some sources claim the actual toll may be higher, including a man, his two wives, and their children among the abducted. The assaults reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, despite a security presence in the area. The attackers are believed to be loyal to notorious bandit leader…

Zamfara: Soldiers arrest Turji’s female ammunition courier

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (JTF) North-West, ‘Operation Fansan Yamma‘, have apprehended a 25-year-old suspected female ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau, Zamfara State, yesterday by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre of the operation, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi. According to the statement, Ahadu was arrested on December 28 alongside her accomplice, a motorcyclist, Ahmed Husaini, in Badarawa area of the Shinkafi LGA of the State. She was found in possession of 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 6 magazines…

Zamfara: Bandit warlord, Turji shows mercy, reduces ransom demand on his controlled territory

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 Aminu Imam

Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji has agreed to reduce the ransom he imposed on the people of Moriki town in Zamfara State, from N50 million to N30 million. The ransom is reportedly compensation for the killing of Turji’s cows by the new commander of the Army base stationed in Moriki. The villagers have been given a deadline of Wednesday to pay the reduced amount. Each family Head is expected to contribute N10,000, while unmarried adults have been mandated to pay N2,000. It was gathered that despite the Army commander’s advice…

Zamfara: Outrage, as bandit kingpin flaunts wealth on TikTok, offers financial aid to his ‘poor’ followers

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024 Aminu Imam

Strong reactions have trailed a bandit kingpin in military camouflage who went live on TikTok to render financial assistance to his followers. During the session, which has since gone viral, several of his followers were seen sharing their account numbers in the comment section. This elicited anger, with many calling on the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to track down and arrest the individual. Writing via @revi_ofthehills, Comr. Isah Muhammed said: �Security personnels cannot find him because he�s not holding �end bad governance� placard.�. Another user,…

Zamfara: 11 killed by bandits seeking control of illegal mining site

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Aminu Imam

Eleven people were killed on Wednesday, in an armed attack on an Illegal mining site in Zamfara State. According to reports, the bandits, on motorcycles, attacked the site in the Anka area of the State. Several people were also wounded in the attack. Nigeria has long faced attacks from armed gangs as well as terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the West African branch of the Daesh/ISIS, in various parts of the country. Despite a mandatory death penalty for kidnapping in Nigeria,…

Zamfara: State Govt. rejects FG peace accord with bandits

May 12, 2024May 12, 2024 Aminu Imam

Zamfara State government has dissociated itself from the ongoing plans by some suspected group of individuals claiming to be the agents of Peace Accord initiated by the Federal Government to negotiate with bandits with a view to address the lingering security challenges in the State. This rejection was contained in a press statement issued yesterday, signed by the State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Comrade Mannir Mu’azu Haidara ?aura, in Gusau, the state capital,. Recall that recently, Northern leaders and stakeholders in the North had warned the Federal Government and…