Soldiers gun down Turji’s ally, Kachalla Kallamu, in Sokoto

Troops of 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, have neutralised notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, in Sabon Birnin local government area.

A reliable source from the army disclosed the major operational success to the newsmen on Wednesday.

The source, who pleaded for anonymity, said Kallamu, a close associate and senior lieutenant of the notorious bandit leader Bello Turgi was killed during an operation in collaboration with local vigilantes.

The source confirmed that Kallamu was neutralized alongside one of Turji’s major logistics supplier in the early hours of Mondays around Kurawa village during the major offensive operation by gallant troops of 8 Division Nigerian Army.

Kallamu hailed from Garin-Idi in Sabon Birni LGA, known to be operating within the area causing significant distress to local communities in Sokoto state.

It was gathered that Kallamu had recently returned to the area after fleeing a previous military onslaught in June 2025, during which he was believed to have sought refuge in Kogi State.

The source commended their intelligence collaboration enjoyed by Nigerian Army from the locals while citizens including the Special Adviser to Gov. Ahmad Aliyu on Security Matters, retired Col. Ahmad Usman, continue to celebrate the operation successes.

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