Two bandits killed in deadly forest rivalry clash in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Two armed bandits have been killed following a deadly clash between rival factions in Pauwa Forest, which borders Kankara and Danmusa Local Government Areas of Katsina State.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the latest confrontation, which occurred at Tsamiyar Gino in Kankara LGA on Monday, November 11, at around 6:00 p.m., involved the faction of notorious bandit Mustapha Babaro and that of Sanusi Dan Dutsinma.

Sources confirmed that the clash resulted in the death of Bilyaminu Alhaji Monday, and Umar Ibrahim, both members of Sanusi Dan Dutsinma’s faction.

The situation remains under close observation, as the forested border areas continue to serve as hideouts for armed bandit groups, posing ongoing security challenges for nearby communities.