A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Dogo Baldu, has reportedly been killed during a violent confrontation between rival armed groups in Zamfara State.
According to reports, fighters loyal to another notorious bandit leader, Aleru, allegedly gunned down Dogo Baldu during a clash in the eastern part of Mada.
Counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X, stating that the fierce confrontation also claimed the lives of several fighters loyal to the slain kingpin.
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Reports from the area indicated that the fighting was still ongoing as of the time of the report, raising fears of further casualties.
The clash is believed to be linked to ongoing rivalries among armed criminal groups operating in parts of Zamfara State, where competing factions reportedly engage in violent confrontations over territorial control and influence.
However, the total number of casualties had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
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