Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Dogo Baldu has reportedly been killed during a clash between rival armed groups in the eastern part of Mada, Zamfara State. Fighters loyal to another bandit kingpin, Aleru, were said to have killed Baldu during the violent confrontation, according to counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama.
Makama disclosed the development in a report shared on X, citing sources familiar with the fighting. According to the report, Baldu died during intense clashes between the rival factions, which also reportedly claimed the lives of several members of his group.
Reports from the area indicated that the confrontation was still ongoing when the information emerged. The continued fighting raised concerns that more people could be killed as the rival groups maintained their confrontation.
The clashes are believed to reflect ongoing rivalries among armed criminal groups operating in parts of Zamfara State. The factions have reportedly engaged in violent confrontations over territorial control and influence, adding to the security challenges facing the state.
However, the reported death of Dogo Baldu and the total number of casualties had not been independently verified at the time of reporting. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the clash and its possible implications for security in the area were not immediately available.
