Jubilation as security operatives k!ll dreaded bandit kingpin and Bello Turji’s boss 'Danbokolo' in Zamfara

 Notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo d!ed at the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the State.

According to the Thisday newspaper, Danbokolo’s d3ath is being widely celebrated in Zamfara State and many parts of the Northwest, as many locales know him as the leader of the most dreaded bandit in the zone, even more dangerous than his cousin, Bello Turji, whom they describe as a mere spokesperson.

Security sources said Danbokolo and more than 173 bandits were k!lled after the blistering surprise attack by the volunteer forces.

The sources could, however, neither confirm nor deny the role of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the recent onslaughts, which have greatly decimated the bandits, stating that the secret police has rather maintained stealth mode in these operations, “covert assault.”

 

According to the publication, Danbokolo, who sustained serious gun injuries during the attack, d!ed over the weekend and was buried on Saturday. 

 

His d3ath and that of several fighters loyal to him were reportedly being celebrated, particularly by residents of Kurya District in Shinkafi LGA, whom he had terrorised for months, with most farmers expressing hope that they wouldn't have to pay taxes to bandits during the farming season.

 

“We are in serious celebrations mood. It is hard to believe that Danbokolo, a man whose name used to strike fear in our hearts, is no more. I can authoritatively tell you that Danbokolo is the man behind the mask. He is the overall Commander. Turji merely communicates, while dreaded Danbokolo is the executioner of all the evil,” a villager said. 

"Not only Danbokolo was killed, at least, 173 bandits, loyal to him have been killed and buried within the week and several of them have fled the community. We see them running away after every raid on their hideouts,” he said.

 

Another resident confirmed that “known loyalists of Turji are now in a state of fear and confusion, and that some are now seeking to surrender as they see the end in sight.

 

“This is the first time we believe that these bandits will soon be gone for good. Bello Turji has no hiding place. Knowing that his days are numbered, he and some of his foot soldiers have begun to desperately beg for amnesty," he said. 

 

These strikes by the courageous volunteer forces on Turji’s main stronghold are the first since the onset of organised banditry in the region.