Notorious armed Bandit kill 20 Boko Haram members in North-West supremacy clash
Notorious armed Bandit kill 20 Boko Haram members in North-West supremacy clash
Dogo Gide, a notorious bandit leader, has claimed responsibility for the deaths of 20 Boko Haram fighters from the Sadiku faction during a violent clash in the North-West.
The bandits engaged in a supremacy battle, and Gide’s forces emerged victorious after an ambush attempt by the Sadiku faction.
In a video that surfaced following the attack, Gide is seen addressing his rivals, showing off the spoils of war, including ten AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), mobile phones, and an identity card allegedly linked to the Sadiku group.
Gide boasts about his success, stating, “Sadiku and his group ambushed us, but we prevailed. Only one of our men was injured, while at least 20 of theirs were killed.”
Gide also accused the Sadiku faction of hypocrisy, condemning them for killing women, children, and innocent people under the pretext of jihad.
Security expert Zagazola Makama, who analysed the situation, noted that the incident highlights the shifting dynamics of extremism in the region, where alliances and rivalries among criminal and terror groups continue to complicate efforts to restore order.
The rivalry between Gide and Boko Haram, particularly the Sadiku faction, has deep personal and strategic roots. Makama explained that Gide, once an ally of Boko Haram, turned against the group after his brother, Sani, was killed in 2023.
Since then, Gide has vowed to avenge his brother’s death and expel Boko Haram from his territory.
Gide’s recent activities have focused on Niger State, particularly in the Shiroro Local Government Area, where he dismantled Boko Haram roadblocks along the Kuruba-Uduwa highway. In a message to local communities, he pleaded for forgiveness and encouraged displaced villagers to return, promising to restore normalcy.
Gide’s actions appear driven by both personal vendettas and a desire to strengthen his control over criminal enterprises, including cattle rustling and kidnapping, in the region.
