Rival bandit leader, Shekau, killed in deadly Kaduna ambush

A bandit leader known as Shekau, infamous for his criminal activities around the Narewo River in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, has been killed in an ambush by a rival gang led by another notorious figure, Shumo.

Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagozola Makama r on Friday that Shumo, a native of Ragadada, Buruku in Birnin Gwari LGA, launched the attack to avenge a previous assault by Shekau. The slain bandit leader had allegedly killed some of Shumo’s men and confiscated their weapons.

The ambush, which occurred on March 5, 2025, resulted in Shekau’s death along with several of his close allies.

Sources revealed that the bodies of the fallen bandits were buried by individuals identified as Yellow Million, Baba Kusa, and an imam from Kabode village in Kachia LGA.

Although bandit activities in Kaduna have declined due to the non-kinetic strategies of the state government and security forces, ongoing conflicts between rival factions continue to cause significant casualties.