In a significant breakthrough, a joint security task force comprising the military, police, and other security agencies has successfully neutralized two notorious bandit leaders, Yusuf Gwamna and Malam Ashiru, in Katsina.¹ ² The operation, carried out late Friday night, was the result of credible intelligence that led the forces to ambush the bandits at a strategic location.
The eliminated bandit leaders were reportedly responsible for multiple deadly attacks, kidnappings, cattle rustling, and armed robberies that had terrorized communities in Dutsin-Ma, Danmusa, and Matazu LGAs. Their removal is expected to significantly degrade their group's operational capacity.
A security source hailed the operation as a major breakthrough in efforts to annihilate bandits operating in Katsina State. The source added that the eliminated bandits had been on their watchlist for a long time.
Security forces are continuing clearance operations in the area, tracking down fleeing bandits, and working to secure local communities. This development brings relief to the communities that had been living in fear of the bandits' attacks.