A bloody battle between a group of terrorists and bandits for who controls some gold mining sites in Kaduna State has left scores dead including a wanted bandit Mudi, who was killed alongside his son.
According to PRNigeria reports, the clash was between Jammatu Ansarul Musulmin Biladis Sunna, also known as Ansaru, and Dogo Gide’s groups of bandits at Kuyallo area, Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state.
“A wanted terrorist leader, Mudi and his son Murtala, lost their lives,” said a security source.
“Dogo Gide’s side also suffered severe losses, including close associates and some family members.
“There are several gold mining sites in Birnin Gwari. Most mined products are smuggled outside Nigeria into Niger, which implies strong connection with criminal elements in the Republic of Niger.
“The recent clash draws attention towards more rivalry attacks in days ahead considering the encroachment of JAS and ISWAP elements in the Northwest.”
The number of casualties in the battle for supremacy was unknown. Both sides lost men with their corpses littering the battle zone.
