In the meantime, several bandits from the Zamfara forest are said to have crossed over to Tudunwada-Sabon Layi in the western region of Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State, where they went on a looting spree that resulted in the death of one resident and the injury of three others.

According to an official of the Birnin-Gwari Vanguards for Security and Good Governance, “they are going on a looting spree at Ganun-Gari near Dawakin Bassa after ransacking neighboring Unguwar Baki.

“At Unguwar Baki, the bandits stole food and rustled cattle.

“Casualty figures are unknown at this time. But the bandits are expected to return through the same route (Tudunwada-Sabon Layi) to their hideout in Zamfara.

“One person was killed and three others injured at Ganun-Gari. The bandits are now at Dawakin Bassa. There is heavy gunfire at the moment. The gun sounds are heard at Unguwar zakara and Kubo villages.

“The bandits will retreat to their base after operation at Dawakin Bassa through the same route they followed.”

Kingpin Of The Zamfara Bandits Is Turbaned

Over 100 bandits reportedly attended the turbaning ceremony of a bandit kingpin named Ada Aleru as the Sarkin Fulani by the Emir of Yandoto on Saturday, according to locals in Tsafe town, Zamfara State.

According to a source, “the bandits were going on motorcycles without their guns. It was a brief ceremony attended by a few people.

“The Emir of Yandoto, Alhaji Garba Marafa, gave the title of Sarki Fulani to the notorious bandit who operated in Zamfara and Katsina states because he was willing to embrace peace.

“At a meeting, Ada Aleru agreed to stop attacking the communities and villages in the emirate. He has also agreed to allow people to go to their farms.

“This made the emirate confer the title on Aleru so that he would help to ensure peace returns to the emirate.”