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The Digest:

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.

Key Points:
  • 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.

Sources: Daily Post, PM News