Men of Nigerian joint security forces, last night, neutralized notorious banditry leader known as “Baƙo-baƙo” along with his fighters in Batsari forest within Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operations were carried out by the troops of the Nigerian Army, the Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and local vigilante – CWC.
A notorious bandit leader responsible for violent attacks and kidnappings that terrorized a number of communities in Katsina State, Baƙo-baƙo had been in the crosshairs of security agencies for a while.
His death is considered a major breakthrough in efforts to combat banditry in the area.
A local community leader said, “This is a big victory for our community. We are thankful for the sacrifices and efforts of the security forces in bringing peace to our region.”