Nigerian Army troops have eliminated a high-value bandit leader, Kachalla Kallamu, and 14 associates in targeted operations within Sokoto State. Kallamu, identified as a senior lieutenant and close ally of notorious warlord Bello Turji, was killed in an early Monday offensive near Karawa village.Read Full Original
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The operation, conducted by troops of the 8 Division with vigilante support, targeted bandit enclaves in Sabon Birni LGA.
Kachalla Kallamu, a key logistics supplier for Turji’s faction, was neutralised after recently returning from hiding in Kogi State.
A separate engagement in the Tarah and Karawa communities resulted in the death of 13 additional suspected bandits after hours of gunfire.
Troops recovered eight AK-47 rifles and a large cache of ammunition without suffering any casualties.
Residents reported counting bodies in the area and celebrated the military’s success, urging sustained operations.
The Sokoto State government commended the army’s “swift response and professionalism” in averting a potential attack on traders.
The operation highlights continued joint efforts to degrade bandit networks in the state’s vulnerable rural communities.Read Full Original
Sources: Daily Post, PM News