Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Sani Yellow killed in Zamfara

A notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed during a gun battle with local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

According to reports, the security volunteers repelled a bandit attack before engaging the gang in a fierce exchange of gunfire that resulted in the death of the wanted kingpin.

Kachalla Sani Yellow was widely regarded as one of the most influential bandit leaders operating in Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru local government areas. He was also linked to several coordinated attacks on communities across Nigeria's North-West region.

The spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the killing.

Following the operation, images said to be of the deceased commander circulated widely on social media.

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