Soldiers neutralise Turji's ally Kachalla Kallamu in Sokoto

Troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto have neutralised Kachalla Kallamu, a notorious bandit kingpin and ally of Turji, in the Sabon Birnin local government area.

In a recent operation, troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto State successfully neutralised Kachalla Kallamu, identified as a key ally of the infamous bandit leader Turji. The incident took place in the Sabon Birnin local government area of Sokoto. This development represents progress in the military's efforts to combat banditry in Nigeria's northwest region, where such attacks have terrorised communities. No further details on the operation's execution or any soldier casualties were provided in the report. The success underscores the army's commitment to curbing these criminal elements.

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