General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has announced a significant breakthrough in the fight against banditry in Zamfara, confirming the successful neutralization of notorious bandit leader Kachalla Halilu and numerous other bandits in the ongoing military operations.

According to a report by The VANGUARD NEWS, during a visit to Governor Dauda Lawal at the Government House in Gusau on Friday, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, disclosed that Kachalla Halilu, a notorious bandit leader, and several of his loyalists were eliminated in a fierce encounter with military personnel deployed to the Mayanci area of Maru Local Government. General Musa extended his congratulations to the people of Zamfara on the successful operation.

He also reassured them of the military' s unwavering commitment to eradicating banditry in the North- West region through sustained and intensified efforts. The Military Chief said: " I am using this medium to congratulate Gov. Dauda Lawal and good people of Zamfara for the great success recorded. Killing of Kachalla Halilu is just the beginning; more bandits will be killed in Zamfara by the ongoing security operations. I commend our gallant troops for their dedication and hard work in the ongoing operations in this state. "