Details have emerged on the death of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo, who was killed over the weekend in Zamfara State following a fierce gun battle with the Shinkafi Volunteer Forces.

His death has sparked widespread jubilation across Zamfara and other parts of the Northwest, where he was feared as the leader of Bello’s group and regarded as the most dangerous bandit in the region. Many locals even described him as deadlier than his cousin, Bello Turji, whom they consider merely a spokesperson.

According to security sources, Danbokolo and over 173 of his men were killed in the surprise offensive launched by the volunteer forces.

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The sources could, however, neither confirm nor deny the role of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the recent onslaughts which has greatly decimated the bandits, stating that the secret police has rather maintained shealth mode in these operations, *”covert assault”*

According to the sources, Danbokolo, who sustained serious gun injuries during the attack, died over the weekend and was buried on Saturday. His death and that of several fighters loyal to him were reportedly being celebrated, particularly by residents of Kurya District in Shinkafi LGA, whom he had terrorised for yesrs.

One villager said: “We are in serious celebrations mood. It is hard to believe that Danbokolo, a man whose name used to strike fear in our hearts, is no more. I can authoritatively tell you that Danbokolo is the man behind the mask. He is the overall Commander. Turji merely communicates, while dreaded Danbokolo is the executioner of all the evil.

“Not only Danbokolo was killed, at least, 173 bandits, loyal to him have been killed and buried within the week and several of them have fled the community. We see them running away after every raid on their hideouts,” he said.

Another resident confirmed that “known loyalists of Turji are now in a state of fear and confusion, and that some are now seeking to surrender as they see the end in sight.”

He said: “This is the first time we believe that these bandits will soon be gone for good. Bello Turji has no hiding place. Knowing that his days are numbered, he and some of his foot soldiers have begun to desperately beg for amnesty. “

These strikes by the volunteer forces on Turji’s main stronghold are the first since the onset of organised banditry in the region.

It has devastated the bandits including the death of Danbokolo, who residents believe is the Commander of terror. While DSS has remained silent, these volunteers, however, keep referencing support from the Agency.

The source also retaliated that locals in the area have been massively jubilating following the killings, with most farmers expressing the hope that they won’t have to pay taxes to bandits in this farming season.

They thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinibu for the intervention.