Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Dogo Isah Killed in Violent Clash with Rival Group
Kachalla Dogo Isah, a notorious bandit leader known for his violent attacks across Kaduna State, has been killed in a violent confrontation with a rival faction of repentant bandits. The clash took place in Kachia Forest on January 7, 2025, when Dogo Isah and his gang attempted to steal cattle from a camp led by Kachalla Musa, a former bandit leader who had turned to a peaceful path.
The conflict between the two factions quickly escalated into a deadly gunfight, resulting in the deaths of Dogo Isah and two of his men. This information was shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama, who specializes in counter-insurgency matters in the Lake Chad region.
Dogo Isah had long been a source of terror in Kachia and Kajuru local government areas, where he and his gang were responsible for numerous attacks on local communities. He was also related to Tukur Sharme, another prominent bandit leader who met a similar fate in a deadly clash in September 2024.
The confrontation occurred as Kachalla Musa and his faction had recently agreed to a peace initiative promoted by the Kaduna State government and security agencies. This initiative, following talks with local stakeholders, encouraged former bandits to abandon their violent ways and reintegrate into society. However, Dogo Isah, who had been offered the same opportunity, rejected the peace deal and continued with his criminal activities, including cattle rustling and violent assaults.
His group was believed to be behind several notorious attacks, such as the killing of soldiers from the 305 Artillery Regiment in Kagarko in 2022 and an ambush on Nigerian Navy personnel in Kujama on January 5, 2025, which led to the death of two officers and the theft of their weapons.
While Dogo Isah’s death has been hailed as a significant setback to insurgent activities in the region, it has raised concerns within Kachalla Musa’s faction of repentant bandits, who now fear retaliation and further instability.
