CDS Announces Cash Reward For Troops Who Killed Notorious Bandit Leader

The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, has announced a cash reward of N1 milion to the troops involved in the recent massive operation in Zamfara state, where bandits have wreaked havoc.

Daily Trust had reported how a notorious bandit identified as Kachalla Buzu alias Halilu Sububu, was gunned down during the operation in Zamfara.

Hours before his death, the bandit whom ZagaZola Makama, counter insurgency expert, described as the boss of Bello Turji, another wanted criminal, had called for massive action against the military.

Numerous bandits were shot dead in the operation which happened on Thursday, Daily Trust understands.

Addressing the troops during his visit to the state on Friday, General Musa, said: “Who are those ones that did the operation? I am giving you N1m to go and share to show you that we appreciate you. You hear? Good.”

Sububu was an indigene of Niger Republic but resided in a forest in Zamfara State, and often escaped to the Niger Republic after operating in Nigeria.

He was also said to have owned a thriving illegal gold mining site in Bagega and other communities around Sumke forest in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara.

He had a camp on the western side of Bagega and controlled communities and all mining sites in the area.

He was declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in May this year.