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Bandits Clash In Kaduna, Nine Killed |REASON REVEALED

Afnews Editor

Aug 20, 2021

At least nine bandits have been killed during a gunfight between rival groups in Kaduna State. This is according to credible human intelligence network reports corroborated by security agencies, the state government said on Friday.

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According to the reports, the clash occurred on Wednesday in Giwa Local Government Area of the state.

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A notorious bandit popularly known as Godon Mota was said to have stormed Garke village with members of his gang and clashed with a rival bandit group, leading to the killing of nine persons.

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While the cause of the face-off has yet to be ascertained, sources said it revolves around a disagreement over sharing of accumulated ransoms.

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One of the groups was reported to have felt cheated by the other - a situation that led to the clash and the killings.

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