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Army neutralises bandit kingpin Kachalla Kallamu in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8th Division have neutralized a notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Kallamu, during an operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
A military source, who spoke with newsmen on Tuesday, described the development as “a significant victory in the ongoing war against terrorism and banditry in the Northwest.”
The source, who requested anonymity, said Kallamu was one of the most trusted lieutenants of the notorious terror leader Bello Turji.
He was reportedly taken down in a coordinated offensive involving troops of the 8th Division and local vigilante groups working in collaboration.
According to the report, Kallamu was neutralised alongside one of Turji’s top logistics suppliers in the early hours of Monday during a decisive sweep around Kurawa village.
The mission, described as swift and precise, is said to have crippled a critical supply chain sustaining terror activities in the axis.
Kallamu, a native of Garin-Idi in Sabon Birni, had long been a nightmare to residents within the eastern Sokoto corridor.
His deadly operations allegedly left numerous communities in fear, forcing mass displacement and continued insecurity.
Intelligence indicates that he resurfaced in the region after fleeing a previous military heat in June 2025, during which he reportedly took refuge in Kogi State to evade arrest and accountability.
The military source applauded local communities for supplying actionable intelligence that strengthened the success of the operation, noting that continued collaboration remains vital in defeating terrorism.
Residents across Sabon Birni have since expressed relief, while the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Ahmad Aliyu, retired Colonel Ahmad Usman, reportedly joined citizens in celebrating what many described as a long-awaited justice for innocent victims of banditry in the state.
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