A suspected bandit leader identified as Kachalla Auwalu, said to be linked to the Dogo Gide network, has been killed during a clash between rival armed groups in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, according to a military report.
The Nigerian Army disclosed the development in an operational update made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday. The report indicated that the incident resulted from an internal confrontation among armed factions operating in the area.
It further stated that about 12 suspected terrorists were killed during the clash, while troops continued to monitor the situation.
The army also reported a separate operation in Zamfara State under Operation Fansan Yamma, where troops responded to an attack on Gidan Daji village in Maru Local Government Area.
According to the report, troops have launched pursuit operations aimed at tracking and apprehending fleeing attackers, as part of broader efforts to disrupt armed networks.
The military added that ongoing operations are focused on dismantling terrorist groups and restoring stability in affected communities across the region.
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