Kaduna-Abuja highway bandit kingpin brought down

Yellow Magaji, a notorious bandit terrorizing Kaduna-Abuja Highway, has been shot dead by Kaduna police.

This was disclosed in a statement released by the public relations officer of the command, ASP Muhammed Jalige, on November 27.

Jalige explained how the terrorist got shot initially, and was taken to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital for possible resuscitation in a bid to obtain useful information.

Magaji, however, was confirmed dead on arrival.

The state commissioner of police has called on members of the public to assist security operatives with prompt information as he assures them of absolute confidentiality while

He also called on the law-abiding citizens to always be vigilant and security conscious.

The Abuja-Kaduna highway was under siege for days last week as the terrorists increased their killing and kidnapping activities in the area.