Notorious bandits numbering about nine have been killed during a face-off between rival groups in Kaduna State. The state government has attributed the development to credible human intelligence network reports corroborated by security agencies. The incident happened as the groups clashed at Garke Village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Wednesday. A notorious bandit popularly known as Godon Mota was said to have stormed Garke village in Giwa Local Government Area with members of his gang and clashed with a rival bandit group. The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday said, “Nemesis has caught up with two groups of bandits in Giwa Local Government who in a fratricidal gun duel killed nine of their fellows.
“Credible human intelligence networks informed the Kaduna State Government of the development, which was further corroborated by security agencies.
“Intelligence sources had reported that a notorious bandit known as ‘Godon Mota’ stormed Garke village last Wednesday with his gang and clashed with a rival bandit group, leading to the killing of nine members.
“The cause of the fratricidal face-off remains unclear, but it was said to revolve around a disagreement over sharing of accumulated ransoms, during which one of the groups felt cheated.
“Acting Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, noted the report with thanks and urged security agencies to sustain pressure towards apprehending criminal elements in the general area.
“Investigations and security patrols are ongoing.”
