Notorious bandit leader, Daji, killed in Gusau

Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji, a daredevil and notorious bandit leader, has been eliminated in Kwanar Nasiru, located east of Mada town in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, The Guardian has reliably learned.

Gurgun Daji was reportedly butchered by a rival faction on Sunday, who left his body at the scene.

Security expert Zagazola Makama hinted that Ibrahim Gurgun 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 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 harboured 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 death 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,” he said.