Notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, eight others killed in clash with rival gang

• Na’ballo, prior to his death, was renowned for his violent streak and unleashing terror on communities

A notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, has been killed in a deadly clash with rival gang.

Na’ballo, an ally of Ado Aleiro, was killed during the clash that also claimed the lives of eight others.

Na’ballo, prior to his death, was renowned for his violent streak and unleashing terror on communities.

He was reportedly based in the eastern Takulawa, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State from where he coordinated criminal activities.

Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, said Na’ballo met his end during an internal confrontation among bandit factions in the area.

In a related development, suspected Fulani bandits attacked travellers between Kucheri and Magazu villages.

The motorists narrowly escaped and alerted the military.

Acting on the intelligence, troops responded swiftly and neutralized the bandits in a coordinated operation, killing all eight attackers.

No civilian was harmed during the military intervention.