Police kill bandit, nab three in Zamfara raid
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- Police in Zamfara State, Nigeria, neutralized one suspected armed gang member and arrested three others during a raid in Kasuwan Daji.
- The operation recovered firearms, ammunition, and other weapons from the suspects, who are allegedly part of a gang led by Ali Bahago.
- The Zamfara State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to fighting crime and urged the public to provide credible information.
Police in Nigeria's Zamfara State have reported a significant breakthrough in their fight against banditry, neutralizing one suspected armed gang member and arresting three others during a coordinated operation.
On 29th May 2026, operatives of the command’s Violence Crime Response Unit, acting on credible intelligence, successfully arrested members of an armed criminal gang terrorising residents of the Kasuwan Daji area of the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.
The raid, which took place in Kasuwan Daji, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, also led to the recovery of a substantial cache of firearms and ammunition. According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, the operation was part of the command's ongoing efforts to combat criminality across the state.
The arrested suspects were identified as Ali Bahago, Hassan Dan Kure, and Dahiru Lawali. Preliminary investigations suggest they are members of an armed criminal gang allegedly led by Bahago, who has been linked to various criminal activities in the region. During the operation, one gang member was killed, while the three suspects were apprehended.
The suspects are currently in police custody while investigations continue with a view to apprehending other members of the gang and recovering additional exhibits.
Following a search of Bahago's residence, police recovered items including a pump-action gun, a single-barrel gun, a fabricated G3 rifle, Dane guns, live ammunition, cartridges, a handcuff chain, a locally made pistol, three Boxer motorcycles, and a locally made magazine. The suspects are in police custody as investigations continue to identify and apprehend other gang members and recover more exhibits.
The Zamfara State Police Command reiterates its commitment to combating armed criminality and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state.
The Zamfara State Police Command reiterated its dedication to combating armed criminality and ensuring resident safety. They urged the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information. This operation follows recent reports of alleged killings of local officials by bandits in the area.
The command urges members of the public to continue supporting the police and other security agencies with credible and timely information that will assist in the fight against crime.
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