Notorious bandits’ commander, Dogo Maikasuwa, has been killed by security forces just as another bandit died from gunshot wounds, while others escaped with varying degrees of injuries following a gun duel with soldiers, in Gengere-Kaso Forest around Chikun and Kajuru boundary.
A statement signed by Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, said: “After an era of terrorizing citizens and evading security forces, the Kaduna state government can authoritatively report that the notorious bandit commander known as ‘Dogo Maikasuwa’ has met his end. The development was made known in operational feedback from security agencies.
“A blurred photograph of the neutralized bandit leader is attached with this statement. Painstaking investigations revealed atrocities he carried out with impunity in hard-to-reach locations.
“Dogo Maikasuwa, also known as ‘Dogo Maimillion’ led a series of attacks and kidnappings of citizens plying the Kaduna-Kachia Road, and in communities within Chikun and Kajuru LGAs. He was one of the deadliest bandits leading other elements in terrorizing citizens of these general areas.
“It was also gleaned that he led his bandits to engage in operations with cruelty, often killing kidnapped victims when ransoms were delayed or considered meager.
“According to human intelligence sources, he was always dressed in green camouflage military fatigues and wielding an AK-47 rifle. His appearance during the duel with security forces ultimately consumed him.
“In his final stand, the notorious bandit in the company of his foot soldiers ran into an ambush laid by operatives in a forest in the Gengere-Kaso general area, around the Chikun and Kajuru boundaries.
“The security forces after the fierce battle successfully neutralized the bandit leader and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, five rounds of ammunition, two motorcycles, and one set of camouflage military fatigues.
“The other bandits escaped with gun wounds. It was further gathered that one died from injuries sustained in the fierce battle, with his remains carried away by other fleeing elements.”