In a decisive breakthrough, Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully neutralized notorious bandit leader Kachalla Na Faranshi and several members of his gang during a high-impact raid in the dense forests of Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
According to intelligence reports obtained by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the operation followed precise intelligence tracking, leading to a direct confrontation with the bandits.
Kachalla Na Faranshi, originally from Shirgi village in Maradi, Niger Republic, was once a cattle trader alongside his father.
However, he later delved into organized crime, gaining infamy for his involvement in banditry and arms smuggling across northern Nigeria.
Security experts have hailed the successful operation as a major victory in the ongoing fight against banditry in Zamfara and neighboring states.
According to Zagozola Makama, his operations were centered in the Dutsen Kura forest, southwest of Mashema in Zurmi LGA, which served as his stronghold. Na Faranshi was notorious for trafficking illegal firearms from Mali and Niger, supplying weapons to various armed groups operating across Nigeria’s troubled northwestern region.
He reportedly maintained connections with terrorist networks in Mali and was formerly aligned with infamous bandit kingpin Bello Turji before branching out to establish his own criminal syndicate.
In a video released on March 23, 2024, Na Faranshi showcased an arsenal of sophisticated weapons and a large contingent of fighters, threatening to launch an attack on Zurmi town in Zamfara State. His gang had been linked to numerous violent attacks, kidnappings, and arms trafficking activities across the region.
During the recent military operation, security forces engaged Na Faranshi’s group in a fierce gun battle, ultimately eliminating the bandit leader and several of his men.
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