Notorious North-West Bandit Leader, Mala’ikan Mada, Killed In Zamfara Rival Gang Fight

A notorious bandit leader known as ‘Mala’ikan Mada’, also identified as Kachalla Haire, has reportedly been killed during a clash between rival armed groups in Zamfara State.

Military sources said the incident occurred on May 8 after a disagreement broke out among bandit factions over the sharing of valuables linked to a deceased gang leader.

The dispute was said to have escalated into a gun battle between the rival groups, leading to the death of Mala’ikan Mada and several other fighters.

Sources said the deceased had been operating around the Mada axis in Gusau Local Government Area of the State and was linked to a number of attacks, kidnappings and killings in the area.

Residents in some affected communities were said to have expressed relief over the development, describing him as one of the figures behind years of fear and insecurity.

The incident reflected growing internal conflicts among bandit groups in Zamfara State and other parts of the North-West zone.