Notorious Zamfara bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow killed in gun duel

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A notorious bandit commander, identified as Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed in Zamfara State by local hunters and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force.

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The bandit kingpin was reportedly killed in Anka Local Government Area of the state after a gun battle between the vigilantes and a group of armed bandits who attempted to attack the area.

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Sources according to DailyTurst, said the security volunteers successfully repelled the attack, during which Kachalla Yellow, regarded as one of the influential commanders operating in Zamfara, was neutralised.

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The late bandit leader was said to have terrorised communities across Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru Local Government Areas, and was linked to several attacks in parts of the North-West region.

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He was also among the bandit commanders accused of coordinating violent operations against rural communities, including attacks, abductions and other criminal activities.

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Confirming the development, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the killing of the bandit commander had been reported.

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The death of Kachalla Yellow has generated reactions across the state, with images of his remains circulating on social media.

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