Zagazola Makama, the respected security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, has shared a major update on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle regarding the demise of notorious bandit leader, Mai’Yar Gitta. According to Makama, Gitta succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained during a violent clash with rival factions.
The confrontation between these armed groups reportedly erupted over territorial control, and Gitta, infamous for his reign of terror, was fatally wounded in the ensuing battle. Despite his notoriety and feared status among bandits, the intense infighting ultimately led to his demise.
In his announcement, Makama tagged both the Nigerian Defence Headquarters (@DefenceInfoNG) and the Nigerian Army Headquarters (@HQNigerianArmy), potentially hinting at a broader security response to the escalating internal rivalries among criminal elements.
This development is expected to bring temporary relief to communities long tormented by Gitta’s operations, though it also raises concerns about a potential power vacuum that could lead to further violence in the region.
Makama’s timely revelation underscores the ongoing complexity and volatility within Nigeria’s security landscape, as rivalries among insurgent groups continue to play out violently, even as the military and security forces intensify efforts to curb banditry in affected areas.
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