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| Nigerian: Army troops neutralise 45 bandits in Katsina, including top bandit leader Kachallah Alti |
| 2026-03-08 |
Text: Army troops neutralise 45 bandits in Katsina, including top bandit leader Kachallah Alti By Zagazola Makama Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 45 suspected bandits during a fierce encounter in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Security sources said the operation followed credible intelligence on the movement of bandits suspected to be operating across parts of Katsina and neighbouring Zamfara. Among those killed during the operation were two top bandit leaders identified as Alti, said to be a nephew and second-in-command to notorious bandit kingpin Adamu Alieru, and another commander known as Damale. The sources said the confrontation occurred after bandits riding on motorcycles and armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Alhazawa village in Musawa Local Government Area on March 5, rustling cattle from residents. More at the link Related: Katsina: 2026-02-25 Nigerian: Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil banditry, search for kidnapped woman in Kankara Katsina: 2026-02-19 Joint troops repel bandit attack in Katsina, neutralise two and recover motorcycle Katsina: 2026-02-09 Nigerian troops recover rustle cattle from Bad Guys in katsina state |
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