Summary:
Troops of 12 Brigade, Lokoja, have killed Kachalla Bala, a notorious bandit commander, along with five gang members during Operation Egwua A Tite II in Kogi State.
According to Brigade spokesman, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, the operation, conducted between September 1st and 5th, 2025, led to major breakthroughs, including the rescue of kidnapped victims and recovery of weapons.
Items recovered include:
- 5 Dane guns
- 1 motorcycle
- 2 mobile phones
- 1 AK-47 magazine with 20 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition
The military says operations will continue across the state to flush out remaining criminal elements.