The younger brother of notorious bandit leader Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye, Alhaji Tukur, was reportedly killed during a clash between local vigilantes and bandits in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Bakatsine.

According to the post, the clash occurred on Tuesday morning when bandits launched an attack on the Dogon Kade community in Kaura Namoda LGA.

Bakatsine said local vigilantes successfully repelled the attack after engaging the gunmen in a fierce confrontation.

The security analyst, citing local sources, said scores of the attackers were killed during the exchange of gunfire.

Among those reportedly killed was Alhaji Tukur, identified as the younger brother of the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye.

“This morning, vigilantes repelled a bandit attack in Dogon Kade, Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State. According to local sources, scores of bandits were killed during the clash, including Alhajj Tukur, a younger brother of notorious bandit leader Kachalla Shehu Bagiwaye,” Bakatsine wrote.

He also praised their continued efforts in protecting communities from recurring bandit attacks in the area.

The Kano State Fire Service says it responded to 30 fire outbreaks across the state in June 2026, with five people losing their lives in various emergencies during the month.

In a statement issued on Monday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the service gave a breakdown of its operations across the 44 local government areas of Kano State.

According to the report, the agency also attended seven emergency rescue operations, while one false alarm was recorded during the period.

The Fire Service disclosed that three people were rescued from different emergency situations, but five others died in separate incidents.

It added that fire destroyed property worth N120.45 million in June, while firefighters successfully saved property valued at N481.8 million from being consumed by fire.

Speaking on the report, the Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Sani Anas, urged residents to exercise caution when handling fire.

“Members of the public should exercise caution when using fire and ensure that all sources of fire are completely extinguished after use to prevent avoidable fire outbreaks,” he said.

The director also appealed to parents and guardians to closely monitor their children to reduce cases of drowning.

“Parents and guardians should prevent children from playing near puddles, ponds, rivers, or uncovered wells in order to reduce incidents of drowning, particularly among children and young people,” Anas said.

He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property through rapid emergency response, public safety awareness, and cooperation from residents.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects following a violent clash between rival youth groups in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, which left at least 10 people seriously injured.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, prompted the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, to visit the affected community on Tuesday for an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation.

According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, the police received a distress call at about 12:15 am on July 5 from a resident reporting a violent confrontation between youths from the Tsakuwa and Matsango areas of Azare.

He said police patrol teams were immediately deployed to the scene, where the rioters were dispersed using minimal force, preventing the violence from escalating.

“Preliminary findings revealed that about 10 persons from both groups sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the Federal University Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare, for medical treatment,” the statement said.

Habib disclosed that 15 suspects had been arrested in connection with the disturbance, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.

During his visit, the police commissioner led a team of senior officers to inspect the affected communities, assess the command’s response and engage with community leaders.

Aliyu commended the Area Commander in Azare, the Divisional Police Officer, operatives of the Police Mobile Force, the Violent Crime Response Unit, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and other security outfits for their swift intervention, which he said prevented further destruction of property and possible loss of lives.

The CP also visited the injured victims at the hospital before paying a courtesy visit to the Emir of Katagum, Alhaji Umar Faruq II.

The monarch commended the police for their prompt response and pledged the emirate’s support in identifying and prosecuting those responsible for the violence.

Aliyu directed sustained 24-hour patrols and surveillance in the affected areas to prevent any reprisal attacks, ordering a discreet investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the clash, with a view to arresting and prosecuting the ringleaders.

He urged parents, community and religious leaders, as well as youth groups, to embrace dialogue and discourage violence, warning that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.

The police said normalcy was gradually returning to the area, assuring residents that security had been strengthened and advising them to continue their lawful activities without fear.