Joint Security Forces Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader in Zamfara
Joint security forces in Zamfara State have successfully repelled a retaliatory attack by armed bandits in Mada, Gusau Local Government Area, eliminating several terrorists, including a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development on X Wednesday night, the attack occurred in the early hours of the day when heavily armed bandits stormed Mada in an attempt to avenge recent security operations.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes known as Askarawa, engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, ultimately overpowering them and inflicting heavy casualties.
“The security forces overpowered the bandits, inflicting heavy casualties and securing the area. Among those neutralized was Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu, a notorious bandit kingpin responsible for multiple attacks, kidnappings, and terror activities in Zamfara State,” the report stated.
Kachalla Dogo Idin Madu was a feared criminal figure linked to numerous high-profile abductions and deadly raids across Zamfara and neighboring states. His elimination marks a significant victory for security forces in the ongoing fight against banditry in the region.
