Notorious bandit leader, Ado Aleru, has allegedly k!lled seven of his own fighters in parts of Zamfara State, following suspicion of betrayal.
According to counter insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the killings took place across villages of Takulawa, Turba, Bamamu and the Yamma forest axis.
Makama stated that Aleru accused his fighters of staging unauthorised kidnappings along the Gusau–Yankara highway, a development he considered a threat to his control and operations.
“He personally executed seven of them after confirming they were behind recent abductions of travellers on the highway. He feared their actions were drawing too much attention from security forces,” one of the sources said.
The killings have reportedly triggered fear and discontent among Aleru’s remaining loyalists, who see the executions as a sign of growing mistrust within the camp.
Aleru, formerly designated as a wanted terrorist by the Federal Government, has long been accused of masterminding kidnappings, killings, and cattle rustling across Zamfara, Katsina and parts of Sokoto States.
The bandit kingpin was also discussing peace card with the Federal committee to end hostilities in the North West.
