Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Daji eliminated in Zamfara

A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji, has been eliminated in Kwanar Nasiru, located east of Mada town in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State. 

Gurgun Daji was reportedly k!lled by a rival faction on Sunday, October 13, 2024, and his body left at the scene. 

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident on Monday said that Daji was widely known for his criminal activities, including orchestrating violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and other surrounding areas. 

His base of operations was the Shangel village, situated east of Mada town. 

He was also notorious for purchasing kidnapped victims within Gusau, further entrenching his influence in the region’s criminal underworld. 

In addition to his role in attacks, he was reported to have harbored other criminal figures, including Bello Taggoje, at his residence in Shangel village. 

Gurgun Daji was believed to have a large group of followers involved in various acts of banditry and terror across the area. 

“The d@ath of Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji marks a significant development in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State, as he was considered a key figure in the region’s network of armed criminals,” the counter insurgency expert added.