Bandits loyal to notorious kingpin, Aleru, have reportedly killed a rival bandit kingpin, Kachallah Dogo Baldu.
DAILY POST learnt that he was gunned down during a clash between rival armed groups in the eastern part of Mada.
This was disclosed by a counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama in a post on X.
According to Makama, Dogo Baldu was reportedly killed during the fierce fighting, which has also claimed the lives of several of his fighters.
He said reports from the area showed that the clashes were still ongoing, with fears that additional casualties could be recorded as the rival groups continue their confrontation.
"The fighting is believed to reflect the continuing rivalry among armed criminal groups operating in parts of Zamfara State, where competing factions have engaged in violent confrontations over influence and territorial control," he said.
However, the total casualty figures could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.
Zamfara: Notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Dogo Baldu gunned down as rival gangs clash