In a major victory for security forces, troops from Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have eliminated notorious bandit kingpin Kachallah Buzu in Zamfara State. The operation, which took place on September 12, 2024, targeted Buzu and several of his foot soldiers in Mayanchi village.
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This successful ambush came after intelligence reports tracked the movements of the bandits, leading the military to strategically position their forces for the encounter.
Reports gathered by Naijay.com reveal that Kachallah Buzu, known for leading violent raids across the region, was neutralized along with a number of his fighters. The operation also resulted in the recovery of 30 motorcycles and a significant cache of arms, crippling the group’s ability to continue their reign of terror in the Northwest.
This marks a critical point in the military’s ongoing campaign to combat banditry and restore peace to the region.
Kachallah Buzu was infamous for his brutal tactics, and his elimination follows a string of similar successes by Nigerian security forces against high-profile bandit leaders in recent months. This operation not only disrupted the bandits’ operations but also sent a strong message to other criminal elements in the area.
Naijay.com also learned that the military’s success in this operation has sparked hope among residents, many of whom have suffered at the hands of these bandits for years.
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