Security forces have neutralised notorious bandit leader Kachalla Makore and several of his fighters in Zamfara’s Magami area on September 23, News About Nigeria reports.
According to Zagazola Makama, a security publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Makore’s group was allegedly travelling to retrieve the body of fellow bandit leader Sani Black.
“Kachalla Makore and his men were reportedly en route to recover the body of fellow bandit leader Kachalla Sani Black, who had been killed earlier in the Dan Sadau area of Maru Local Government Area,” Makama said.
“Sani Black was neutralised in Magama Mai Rake, another notorious hotspot for bandit activity.
“Makore rose to power after predecessor Kachalla Damuna’s death and was infamous for his crimes around Kangon Garacci village.”
The country’s northern region has grappled with escalating banditry and insurgency over the past decade.
Recall that the Nigerian Air Force thwarted a terrorist attack on Department of State Services facilities in Niger State on September 11.
The air strikes inflicted heavy casualties, killing at least 28 bandits.
The following day, gunmen kidnapped travellers on a Zamfara highway.
On September 13, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji killed Kachallah Buzu, another notorious bandit kingpin, and his fighters in Mayanchi village.
The military laid an ambush after receiving intel on terrorist movements, recovering 30 motorcycles and a cache of weapons.
President Bola Tinubu commended the Nigerian Army on September 14 for their successful counter-insurgency operations in the north-west.
Tinubu urged security forces to maintain momentum, ensuring enhanced national security and persistence until all threats are eradicated completely and permanently.
The president assured them of his continued support to ensure the nation’s safety and security.
