₦airaland Forum

Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died at the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the state.

Danbokolo’s death is being widely celebrated in Zamfara State and many parts of the Northwest states, as many locales know him as 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 killed 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.

According to the sources, Danbokolo, who sustained serious gun injuries during the attack, died over the weekend and was buried on Saturday. His death 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 years.


One villager said, “We are in a serious celebration 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.

“Not only was Danbokolo killed, but 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.”

He said, “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 beg for amnesty desperately. ”

These strikes by the courageous volunteer forces on Turji’s main stronghold are the first since the onset of organised banditry in the region. It has devastated the bandits, including the death of Danbokolo, who residents believe is the commander of terror.

While DSS has remained silent, these volunteers, however, continue to reference support from the agency.

The source also reported that locals in the area have been massively jubilating following the killings, with most farmers expressing the hope that they won’t have to pay taxes to bandits in this farming season.

They thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this intervention

Mrchippychappy:
This guy wey our soldiers don already kpai like 5 times now. Na for Nigeria I know sey walking dead na real life. How dem kill u but u still dey cause wahala?

Putindbutt:
See him in a turban, chai God is a God of mercy.
Turji's boss and his cousin - killed

Turji's son - killed.. Does it mean the entire lineage of this guy are into terrorism & banditry. What a life!.

Gentlesniper:
Okay naa, we have heard them kill Turji's servant, his dog, his informant, his neighbour, his cousin, his advisor, his native doctor, his lieutenants and the rest... But when will they kill this Bello Turji himself??