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Deep findings suggest that notorious bandit leader Gwaska Dankarami, who recently emerged as a dominant figure in Zamfara’s criminal landscape, may be considering surrendering to authorities. Sources indicate that since his violent clash with rival bandit leader Sani Dangote and his faction in Dumburum Village, Zurmi LGA, Dankarami has gone into hiding....TAP HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..>>
There is growing speculation that the sustained military pressure and internal rivalries within the Barayin Jeji group have weakened Dankarami’s hold on power, prompting discussions about possible surrender.
However, similar reports in the past have either been strategic deception or attempts by criminals to regroup under less scrutiny.
Dankarami is believed to be facing serious challenges, including; Surviving members of Sani Dangote’s camp, including Alhaji Shingi and Alhaji Nashama, are reportedly looking for him dead or Alive.
Increased aerial surveillance and targeted strikes on known bandit hideouts in Zamfara and surrounding areas have significantly disrupted criminal operations. Reports also suggest growing dissatisfaction among some of Dankarami’s loyalists, especially with his ties to Boko Haram elements, which have caused friction within the bandit network.
Who is DANKARAMI
Gwaska Dankarami has was one of the dominant figure in the complex and evolving landscape of armed banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North West (NW) region.
On April 7, 2024, Dankarami and his fighters launched an attack on a rival faction led by Sani Dangote, Mallam, Saidu, and Lamo Saude in Dumburum Village, Zurmi LGA. The clash resulted in the deaths of at least 38 fighters, including Dangote himself. This victory not only eliminated one of Dankarami’s biggest rivals but also positioned him as the most powerful bandit leader in Zamfara.
Dankarami is known to have strong ties with Boko Haram elements operating within the NW zone. As a major gunrunner, Dankarami’s control over the Dumburum trade corridor will likely lead to an increase in the trafficking of small arms and light weapons (SALW) from Niger into Nigeria, further escalating violence.
