Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade have neutralized notorious bandit commander Kachalla Bala and five others in Kogi State.
The operation, part of Operation EGWUA A TITE II launched on September 1, 2025, aimed to flush out armed groups and tackle rising insecurity in the state.
Bala was killed on September 5 during a fierce gun battle at a hideout ahead of Tunga.
The troops recovered several items, including five Dane guns, one motorcycle, two mobile phones, and an AK-47 magazine loaded with 20 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Brigadier General Kasim Sidi, Commander of the Brigade and Operation Accord III, personally led several missions, boosting troop morale and destroying bandit settlements.
This operation is part of a broader effort to restore peace and security in Kogi State and surrounding areas.
The Army remains committed to eliminating banditry and other security threats, with ongoing operations yielding positive results.
In related developments, troops rescued a kidnapped father, Pabo Suleiman, and his two children from captivity in Aleke, Ungwan Soni, and Ungwan Nyaba communities.
