Three Notorious Bandit Leaders Reportedly Lose Sanity, Run Mad in Zamfara Forests
By: Zagazola Makama
In a dramatic twist in the fight against banditry, intelligence reports have revealed that three notorious bandit leaders operating in Zamfara State have reportedly lost their sanity, causing chaos among their armed followers.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Malama that the three bandit commanders, identified as Kachalla Dan Baba, Kachalla Abu Guddi, and Kachalla Bello Kurma, suddenly exhibited signs of severe mental instability, leading their gang members to disarm them and abandon them to wander aimlessly in the forests.
The development, which took place on March 27, 2025, has disoriented their criminal factions, raising speculation the people about the possible cause of their sudden psychological breakdown.
Who Are the Three Bandit Leaders? Kachalla Dan Baba controlled a large criminal network based in Kudo village, near Buzaya Forest in Maru Local Government Area. Dan Baba was said to have over 50 fighters under his command, orchestrating numerous kidnappings, highway ambushes, and cattle rustling operations in Zamfara and neighboring states.
While Kachalla Abu Guddi, was another infamous warlord, headquartered in Gidan Garba village, Maru LGA. He was notorious for leading violent raids on communities, killing civilians, and engaging in arms trafficking.
Kachalla Bello Kurma has his base of operations deep within the Buzaya Forest, a known hideout for armed criminal gangs in Maru LGA. Security sources describe him as one of the most ruthless bandits in the region, with links to other terror groups operating in the North-West.
One source, a vigilante operative who has been tracking bandit activities in the region, told Zagazola that the three bandit leaders began showing signs of erratic behavior, including talking to themselves, hallucinating, and making irrational decisions. Witnesses claim that their own fighters, sensing weakness and fearing for their survival, seized their weapons and abandoned them in the forests.
“This is a very unusual situation. These men were feared warlords, controlling vast criminal networks. But something happened that caused them to lose their senses. Their followers saw that they were no longer fit to lead, so they disarmed them and left them to wander aimlessly.” he said.
Security analysts and local residents have begun speculating about what might have triggered this unprecedented mental collapse among the bandit commanders. Some theories include: The Effects of Prolonged Drug Abuse: Many bandit leaders are known to abuse hard drugs which could have led to severe mental disorders. In local communities, some believe that divine intervention or spiritual forces may have played a role in their sudden downfall.
If confirmed, the incapacitation of Kachalla Dan Baba, Abu Guddi, and Bello Kurma could significantly weaken bandit operations in Maru LGA and surrounding areas.
“With their leaders gone mad, their gangs will either scatter or seek new alliances. This gives us an opportunity to strike harder and eliminate them before they reorganize,” he said.
