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Bandit Commander Kachalla Sani Yellow Killed by Hunters, Civilian JTF in Zamfara

By Oluwaseyi precious

July 13, 2026

A notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Sani Yellow, has been killed by a combined team of local hunters and the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) working to restore peace in Zamfara State.

The bandit warlord was killed in Anka Local Government Area during an exchange of gunfire as he attempted to repel an attack by the security team.

Kachalla Sani Yellow was one of the most influential bandit commanders terrorising communities and highways across Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru local government areas of Zamfara State.

He was also reportedly among the top bandit commanders wreaking havoc across the entire Northwest region.

Police Confirm Killing, Vow Continued OperationsThe Zamfara State Police Command, through its spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the killing.

He said the command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, is working intensively to rid Zamfara State of banditry.

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