Bandit leader Sububu killed in Zamfara military ambush
By Uzair Adam
Details have emerged on the death of Halilu Sububu, a notorious bandit leader who had been terrorizing Zamfara State and neighboring areas.
Sububu, also known as Buzu, was killed in an ambush set by Operation Hadarin Daji troops on Thursday.
Sources indicate that the ambush occurred at Kwaren-Kirya village on the Mayanchi-Anka road in Zamfara.
The Daily Reality gathered that Sububu and his fighters were engaged by the troops while attempting to cross a stream.
Only three of their motorbikes managed to escape the scene.
Local residents in Mayanchi and surrounding villages are celebrating the operation and expressing gratitude to the military, calling for continued efforts to address banditry in the region.
Originally from Niger Republic, Sububu had established control over illegal gold mining sites in the Anka Local Government Area and was a significant figure in the region’s criminal activities.
Several media reports have indicated that he had been wanted by the Defence Headquarters since May.
The military has reported recovering weapons and motorbikes from the bandits, marking a notable success in the ongoing anti-banditry campaign in Nigeria’s northwest.