A notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed in Zamfara State by local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.
The kingpin reportedly fell in Anka Local Government Area after a gun battle between the vigilantes and a group of armed bandits who tried to attack the area. Sources, according to DailyTrust, said the security volunteers successfully repelled the attack and that Kachalla Yellow — regarded as one of the influential commanders operating in Zamfara — was neutralised.
The late leader was said to have terrorised communities across Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru Local Government Areas, and was linked to several attacks in parts of the North-West. He was also named among bandit commanders accused of coordinating violent operations against rural communities, including attacks, abductions and other criminal activities.
Confirming the development, Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Yazid Abubakar said the killing of the bandit commander had been reported. The death has generated reactions across the state, with images of his remains circulating on social media.
