Just two weeks after bandits terrorizing northern Nigeria were officially declared terrorists, a list of Kacalla (bandit leaders) and their followers in Zamfara State has emerged.
According to reports from Vanguard and Labarun Hausa, a professor at Sokoto University, Murtala A. Rufa’i, in his book titled I Am a Bandit, listed the names of the Kacalla along with the number of their followers.
According to Rufa’i, the names were gathered from different villages near the bandit camps.
Maradun Local Government Area
1. Kacalla Sama’ila of Bayan Dutsi – 150 followers
2. Kacalla Jimmo Fadama of Bayan Ruwa – 80 followers
3. Kacalla Simoli Jaya of Bayan Ruwa – 65 followers
4. Kacalla Sahabi of Bayan Ruwa – 250 followers
5. Kacalla Na’akka of Bayan Ruwa – 180 followers
6. Kacalla Aminu Jajani of Bayan Ruwa – 120 followers
7. Kacalla Sani Ba Ruwanka of Dagwarwa – 135 followers
8. Kacalla Uban Kafirai of Dagwarwa – 250 followers
9. Kacalla Mai Bokolo of Dajin ‘Yar Tunniya – 300 followers
10. Kacalla Haruna Zango of Dammaka – 280 followers
11. Kacalla Muntari of Duddubi – 31 followers
12. Kacalla Ɓoyi of Duddubi – 210 followers
13. Kacalla Turji of Fakai – Approximately 500 followers
14. Kacalla Nakyalla of Filinga – 213 followers
15. Kacalla Najana of Gidan Bisa – 96 followers
16. Kacalla Sitanda of Gwari – 156 followers
17. Kacalla Dullu of Sububu – 138 followers
18. Kacalla Halilu Sububu of Sububu – Over 1,200 followers
19. Kacalla Maiduna of Tankyalla – 216 followers
20. Kacalla Gwaska of Tungar Kolo – 76 followers
Dansadau Emirate
21. Kacalla Ɗan Makaranta of Madaka North – 460 followers
22. Kacalla Dogo Gyaɗe of Babar Doka Forest – Approximately 2,000 followers
23. Kacalla Damana of the Forest – Approximately 1,500 followers
24. Kacalla Ali Kacalla of Madada – Approximately 1,600 followers
25. Kacalla Malam of Cebi West – Approximately 900 followers
26. Kacalla Bulaki of ‘Yargaladima East – Approximately 1,200 followers
27. Kacalla Ciyaman of ‘Yargaladima East – 900 followers
28. Kacalla Ɗahe of ‘Yargaladima East – Over 250 followers
29. Kacalla Kawu of Eastern Dansadau – Over 700 followers
Zurmi Local Government Area
30. Kacalla Kachalla – 1,200 followers
31. Kacalla Maidaji – 1,500 followers
32. Kacalla Ɗanƙarami – 750 followers
Birnin Magaji Local Government Area
33. Kacalla Alhaji Zaki – 85 followers
34. Kacalla Yalo of Rugu – 60 followers
35. Kacalla Hassan of Rugu – 28 followers
36. Kacalla Maidaji of Rugu – 40 followers
37. Kacalla Kachalla of Rugu – 58 followers
Shinkafi Local Government Area
38. Kacalla Atarwatse of Dajin Mashema – 200 followers
39. Kacalla Ɗan Maƙwado of Kamarawa and Bafarawa – 550 followers
40. Kacalla Nagona between Bafarawa and Surduƙu – 200 followers
Tsafe Local Government Area
41. Kacalla Idi of Guga – 100 followers
42. Kacalla Baba Yayi of Guga – 100 followers
43. Kacalla Juuli of Kwankwanba – 100 followers
44. Kacalla Tukur of Munhaye – 90 followers
45. Kacalla Alhaji Ado Aleru of Munhaye – Approximately 2,500 followers
46. Kacalla Mabi of Munhaye – 100 followers
47. Kacalla Ɗan’ Ibiro of Munhaye – 100 followers
48. Kacalla Guntu of Munhaye – 65 followers
49. Kacalla Karki of Munhaye – 70 followers
50. Kacalla Lawali Bunka of Munhaye – 80 followers
Terrorist Leaders Without a Specific Number of Followers
51. Kacalla Shehu Bagewaye
52. Kacalla Dancaki Odita
53. Kacalla Standard and Sani Black
54. Kacalla Kabiru Maniya
55. Kacalla Malan Ila
56. Kacalla Rageb
57. Kacalla Kacalla Haruna
58. Kacalla Katare
59. Kacalla Hasan
60. Kacalla Husaini Jaja of Gusau
61. Kacalla Dogo Hamza of Bukkuyum
62. Kacalla Auta of Anka
These Kacalla have caused the deaths of over 1,200,000 people since 2015. Among their crimes are:
Mass killings
Kidnappings
Rape of women and young girls
Burning of farms and homes
Destruction of Hausa communities and other ethnic groups
There is no doubt that they will reap what they have sown, along with their sponsors and protectors.
In the context of Nigerian Foolanee bandits in northwestern Nigeria, the term "Kachalla" (also spelled "Kacalla") functions as a title meaning "kingpin" or "leader." This designation is commonly associated with prominent figures leading bandit groups in the region. Notable individuals bearing this title include:
Kachalla Halilu Sububu: A notorious bandit leader who commanded over 1,000 militants in the Sububu Forest of Zamfara State. He was known for his extensive criminal network across West Africa and was killed by the Nigerian military in September 2024.
Kachalla Turji (Gudda Turji): Leader of a bandit group operating along Sokoto Road, responsible for numerous raids and kidnappings. He hails from Shinkafi Local Government of Zamfara State.
Ali Kachalla: Led a group of about 200 bandits in the Kuyambana Forest and was implicated in significant attacks, including the downing of a Nigerian Air Force jet in July 2021. He was killed in December 2023.
The use of "Kachalla" as a title underscores the hierarchical structure within these bandit groups, signifying the authority and prominence of their leaders.
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