In a remarkable effort by joint security forces, notorious bandit kingpin Baleri Fakai has been eliminated along with 30 of his associates in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Baleri Fakai was a close associate and leader of another infamous bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, OBSERVERSTIMES.
The successful operation is a significant milestone in the military’s campaign against banditry and terrorism in the region. The elimination of Baleri Fakai and his cohorts is expected to bring relief to communities that have been terrorized by their activities.
Details of the operation are still emerging, but sources confirm that the joint security forces conducted a well-coordinated and intelligence-driven operation that resulted in the neutralization of the bandits.