Zamfara vigilantes kill brother of notorious bandit leader in gun battle

The younger brother of notorious bandit leader Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye, Alhaji Tukur, was reportedly killed during a clash between local vigilantes and bandits in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Bakatsine.

According to the post, the clash occurred on Tuesday morning when bandits launched an attack on the Dogon Kade community in Kaura Namoda LGA.

Bakatsine said local vigilantes successfully repelled the attack after engaging the gunmen in a fierce confrontation.

The security analyst, citing local sources, said scores of the attackers were killed during the exchange of gunfire.

Among those reportedly killed was Alhaji Tukur, identified as the younger brother of the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye.

“This morning, vigilantes repelled a bandit attack in Dogon Kade, Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State. According to local sources, scores of bandits were killed during the clash, including Alhajj Tukur, a younger brother of notorious bandit leader Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye,” Bakatsine wrote.

He also praised their continued efforts in protecting communities from recurring bandit attacks in the area.