In a decisive blow to banditry in the troubled North West, notorious warlord Kachalla Makore met his end during a high-stakes operation by security forces in the Zagazola forest.
The feared bandit, infamous for orchestrating a string of kidnappings and terrorizing communities, was neutralized in a joint air and ground offensive.
Military officials hailed the strike as a major victory in their ongoing mission to dismantle criminal networks plaguing the region.
Locals expressed relief, hoping Makore’s demise signals the start of a safer era.