Key Events

On December 10,2025,the 8th Division of the Nigerian Army neutralized Kachalla Kallamu,a notorious ​bandit commander,in the Sabon Birni Local‍ Government Area of Sokoto State. Kallamu ‌had reportedly resurfaced in the region after evading capture in⁣ June 2025, seeking refuge ​in Kogi State.

The operation was reportedly successful due⁢ to⁤ actionable intelligence provided by⁤ local communities. Residents ‍of Sabon Birni ‍have ⁤expressed relief, and security officials, including the Special Adviser on Security to Governor ‍Ahmad Aliyu, retired Colonel Ahmad Usman,​ joined ⁢citizens​ in celebrating the outcome.

Who Was Kachalla Kallamu?

Kachalla ⁢Kallamu was identified​ as a prominent bandit commander⁢ operating in the Sabon Birni area of Sokoto State. Details regarding his specific criminal activities and the scale of his operations are still emerging, but he was known for leading attacks on⁢ villages and civilians. He previously​ evaded arrest in June 2025, reportedly taking refuge in⁣ Kogi State.

Operation Details and Military Response

The Nigerian Army’s 8th‍ Division conducted the operation that resulted in Kallamu’s neutralization. Specific details regarding⁢ the​ tactical ⁣execution of the operation have not been publicly released, but ⁢a military​ source emphasized the crucial role of intelligence gathering. The ‍source​ applauded the local communities for providing actionable intelligence that directly contributed to the operation’s success.

The⁢ military source stressed that continued collaboration with local communities⁣ is ⁣vital in⁣ the ongoing⁢ effort to defeat terrorism and banditry in the region.

local Reaction and Political Response

Residents of Sabon Birni expressed critically important relief following the news of‌ Kallamu’s‍ neutralization, ⁣describing it ‍as a ⁣long-awaited justice for victims of banditry in the state. ​ Retired Colonel Ahmad Usman, Special Adviser ‍on Security to Governor Ahmad Aliyu, reportedly joined citizens in celebrating the outcome, signaling the state government’s support for the military operation.