In a significant breakthrough in Zamfara, northwest Nigeria, security forces have killed notorious bandit leader Kachalla Makore, along with several of his fighters......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The operation took place on Sunday, September 23, 2024, along the Kwankele road in the Magami area of Gusau Local Government Area.
Makore and his men were reportedly on their way to recover the body of fellow bandit leader Kachalla Sani Black, who had been killed earlier in the Dan Sadau area of Maru Local Government Area. Sani Black was neutralized in Magama Mai Rake, another notorious hub for bandit activity.
Kachalla Makore had risen to power after the death of his predecessor, Kachalla Damuna, and was infamous for his criminal operations around Kangon Garacci village in the Dan Gulbi area, also within Maru Local Government Area.
This success by security forces is part of ongoing efforts to eliminate top bandit leaders and curb banditry and violent crime in the North West.