Sani Dangote has been Killed in Zamfara.
Sani Dangote, a notorious bandit kingpin operating in north-west Nigeria, has reportedly been killed in a deadly clash with a rival gang in Zamfara state.
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Reports indicate that Dangote met his demise alongside his two brothers and several of his fighters during the confrontation with another terrorist group led by Dankarami.
The clash, which occurred in Dunmurun, Zurmi local government area (LGA) of Zamfara state, transpired in the early hours of Sunday, April 7.
Dangote, who had been declared wanted by Nigerian security agents since November 2022, was a feared figure known for terrorizing sections of Zamfara and Katsina states.
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According to sources, the fatal altercation stemmed from a dispute over rustled cattle. Allegedly, one of Dankarami’s associates pilfered a flock of sheep belonging to Dangote’s sibling, prompting retaliation that culminated in bloodshed.
Dankarami, also known as Goska, swiftly retaliated upon learning of the incident, resulting in a lethal confrontation that claimed the lives of Dangote, his brothers, and other accomplices.
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The incident underscores the persistent challenge of banditry in Zamfara and Katsina states, among others, where hundreds of lives have been lost in recent years.
The northern and central regions of Nigeria continue to grapple with conflict as armed groups operate with impunity, while government forces face allegations of human rights abuses.
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