Celebrations over CTJ’s killing of bandit leader Sani Yellow in Zamfara

Citizens are celebrating the killing of a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Sani Yellow, by a combined team of Civilian Joint Task Force, known as Askarawan Zamfara, and hunters in Zamfara State.

The bandit warlord was killed in Anka Local Government Area of the State during an exchange of fire while trying to repel an attack in the area.

Kachalla Sani Yellow was one of the most influential bandit commanders terrorising Communities and highways in the Anka, Bukkuyum and Maru local government areas of Zamfara State.

He was also among the bandit commanders terrorising the entire northwest region.

The police in Zamfara, through its spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the killing.

He said the command, in collaboration with sister agencies, is working hard to rid Zamfara State of Banditry.

The criminal was known to be the brain behind deadly invasions, kidnappings, cattle rustling and widespread sexual violence in Zamfara State.