Several suspected bandits have been killed during a security operation in Keta community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The operation was reportedly carried out by operatives of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), who engaged armed men believed to be loyal to notorious bandit leaders operating in the area.
According to security analyst Bakatsine, who shared details of the incident on X, the armed groups had been linked to attacks on residents, destruction of farmlands, and looting of property within the community.
During the operation, several suspected fighters loyal to commanders identified as Kachalla Juli, Uti, and Ibrahim were reportedly neutralized.
In a separate development, two notorious bandit leaders were also reportedly killed during a violent clash between rival armed groups in Tsarika village, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The dead gang leaders were identified as Kachalla Liti and Kachalla Sani.
According to reports, the internal fight broke out between rival factions of bandits operating in the area, resulting in the deaths of the two commanders.
Bakatsine said, “Reports emerged from Tsarika village in Musawa LGA of Katsina State, indicate that bandits engaged in a violent clash among themselves, leading to the deaths of two notorious gang leaders known as Kachalla Liti and Kachalla Sani.
“Many residents are describing the incident as a major blow to criminal networks operating within Musawa/Matazu axis after months of insecurity and attacks on innocent communities.
“May Almighty Allah continue to create division and confusion among armed groups terrorizing our people, weaken their activities and grant lasting peace and security across Katsina State and Nigeria,” he said.
