Bandit Leader Sani Black Killed During a Collaborative Operation Between Local Vigilante and Military in Zamfara State.

The Nigerian and Local Vigilante groups have recorded yet another success in the fight against insecurity as a joint team has successfully eliminated another bandit leader Kachalla Sani Black.

The feared warlord, Sani black is responsible for countless terror attacks, but met his Waterloo as he was ambushed and killed by local vigilantes supported by military in the Magama Mai Rake area of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

Senior reporter on security issues, Zagazola reported that Sani Black and two of his sons were killed during the operation.

The security operatives also succeeded in recovering two AK-47 rifles, a PKT machine gun, and an undisclosed amount of cash from the scene.

On the morning of September 24, 2024, following information about the clash between vigilantes and terrorists in the Tashar Sahabi area, troops from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Hanutara were deployed to the scene to prevent potential reprisal attacks by the terrorists. Upon arrival, they identified the body of Sani Black but soon came under heavy fire from terrorists in the vicinity.

As the firefight intensified, a Combat Support Vehicle (CSK) bogged down in the village, leaving the soldiers vulnerable. Despite reinforcements being mobilized from Team 3 HQ in Magami and FOB Dansadau, the troops were temporarily withdrawn. The CSK was destroyed, and two soldiers were wounded in action (WIA).

Zagazola also added that intelligence reports showed that bandit leaders, including Gwaska Dankarami and fighters from the late Kawaje group, are mobilizing around Kuran Mota to launch reprisal attacks. 

However, Security forces are on high alert, prepared to counter any retaliatory measures as they work to stabilize the region.