Nigerian troops have eliminated notorious bandit leader Kachallah Dan Isihu, bringing an end to his years-long reign of terror across Zamfara, Katsina, and parts of Kaduna State.
Dan, a ruthless warlord, was responsible for numerous deadly raids, ambushes on security forces, and mass kidnappings.
He also masterminded cattle rustling operations and imposed illegal taxes on villages under his control.
His influence stretched beyond local banditry, as he played a key role in the infamous Kaduna train attack, allegedly receiving N800 million in ransom from negotiations.
A security expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed Kachallah’s death in a decisive military operation. According to Zagazola, Kachallah’s activities escalated during Ramadan, with intensified attacks reportedly killing at least one person daily as part of what he called a “personal obligation.”
The military tracked Isihu movements to a well-fortified camp in the forests of Zamfara, launching a coordinated assault under Operation Fansan Yanma.
The offensive involved elite ground troops, Air Force fighter jets, and tactical reconnaissance units, resulting in Kachallah’s death along with dozens of his fighters.
