A notorious bandit leader, Halilu Sububu, has been killed in a military ambush, marking a significant victory in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against criminal gangs.
The operation, conducted on Thursday, involved a joint effort by the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces and other security agencies.
Sububu, known for his brutal attacks on communities in northwestern and central Nigeria, was killed along with dozens of his fighters in a prolonged gunfight.
The military recovered a substantial amount of weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns.
The bandit leader, who operated from his base in Zamfara state, was responsible for numerous raids, kidnappings, and killings in the region.
He was notorious for his ruthlessness and had been on the Nigerian military’s wanted list for several years.
The killing of Sububu is seen as a major setback for the criminal gangs operating in the northwest.
It is hoped that this will lead to a reduction in violence and improve security in the affected areas.