By Jemilu Hassan
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In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian troops have successfully neutralized the notorious bandit, “Al’jan,” in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This development has brought immense relief to the residents of the area, who had been living in fear of Al’jan’s terrorizing activities.
Originally from Niger Republic, Al’jan, whose real name remains undisclosed, had settled in Tsafe LGA after working as a motorcycle taxi operator. According to Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, Al’jan’s work as a taxi operator connected him with Fulani herders, leading him down a path of criminality.
Over time, Al’jan forged alliances with a bandit group led by Hassan Bamamu, becoming deeply entrenched in acts of banditry and terror throughout the region. Utilizing his extensive knowledge of Tsafe and its surroundings, Al’jan acted as a guide for criminal gangs, orchestrating numerous raids and kidnappings.
Al’jan was implicated in several high-profile killings, including those of Anas Umar Dan Kanti, Alhaji Musa Ille, and an unnamed Navy officer. However, his reign of terror came to an end three weeks ago when security forces successfully neutralized him and several of his associates during a joint operation between Mada and Yandoton Daji in Tsafe LGA.
The operation involved a coordinated effort by soldiers and local vigilantes, who ambushed the gang as they traversed the area. The elimination of Al’jan has brought newfound hope to the people of Tsafe, particularly those residing along the Tsafe-Gusau road, which had suffered from frequent attacks. Residents of Bamamu village, his last known hideout, confirmed his death after viewing his remains.
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