GOOD- NEWS Hits Zamfara As Troops Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader In Devastating Gun Battle
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against banditry, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully neutralised the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Na Faranshi, along with several of his fighters. The operation took place in the dense forests of Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, marking a major victory for Nigerian security forces.
According to intelligence sources, Na Faranshi and his men were engaged in a fierce gun battle when they encountered the troops. The military launched an aggressive raid, decisively overpowering the terrorists and eliminating the notorious leader.
Originally from Shirgi village in Maradi, Niger Republic, Na Faranshi was a former cattle trader before venturing into armed criminality. Over time, he became deeply involved in banditry, arms trafficking, and smuggling illicit firearms across West African borders.
His stronghold was located in Dutsen Kura forest, southwest of Mashema in Zurmi Local Government Area, where he coordinated numerous attacks and kidnappings. He was also known for smuggling weapons from Mali and Niger, supplying them to various armed groups operating in Nigeria’ s northwest.
Na Faranshi maintained ties with terrorist groups operating in Mali and was previously allied with Bello Turji, another infamous bandit leader. However, he later established his own criminal network, expanding his influence across Zamfara and neighbouring states.
The Nigerian military has intensified counter- banditry operations across Zamfara and neighbouring states, aiming to restore peace and security in the region. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to eliminating all forms of criminal activity and ensuring the safety of residents.
With the death of Kachalla Na Faranshi, security experts believe that a major blow has been dealt to the operational capabilities of bandit groups in the northwest. However, the military remains on high alert, as efforts continue to track down remaining criminal elements and disrupt their networks.
This successful operation serves as a strong warning to other criminal elements operating in the region, reaffirming the military’ s determination to end banditry and restore order in Nigeria’ s troubled areas.