Zamfara bandit kingpin Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji, has been reportedly killed in Kwanar Nasiru, Gusau local government area of Zamfara State.
Daji was eliminated by a rival group of bandits on Sunday, October 13, 2024, and his body was left at the scene.
Lake Chad security expert, Mr Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident on Monday said that Daji was known for his criminal activities, including masterminding violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and other surrounding areas.
His base of operations was the Shangel village, situated east of Mada town.
He was also notorious for purchasing kidnapped victims within Gusau, further entrenching his influence in the region’s criminal underworld.
In addition to his role in attacks, he was reported to have harboured other criminal figures, including Bello Taggoje, at his residence in Shangel village.
Gurgun Daji was believed to have a large group of followers involved in various acts of banditry and terror across the area.
“The death of Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji marks a significant development in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State, as he was considered a key figure in the region’s network of armed criminals,” the counter-insurgency expert said.