Nigerian Air Force kills notorious bandit leader Rufa’i Maikaji through air raid

The Kaduna state government has confirmed the killing of one ‘Rufai Maikaji’, who is said to be a notorious bandit with over a hundred fighters under his command.

The news of the death of Maikaji was revealed through a statement issued by the Kaduna state commissioner of internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

According to the statement, Maikaji and dozens of his fighters were neutralized during air interdictions around the fringes of Malul Forest in Igabi local government area of the state of Kaduna Central Senatorial District.

Part of the statement read:

“The aerial missions in which ‘Rufai Maikaji’ and his gang were neutralized were conducted in late February when he and the bandits under his command, on sighting ground troops, escaped from Anaba village of Igabi LGA.

“The prompt response by the air platforms ended the reign of terror maintained by ‘Rufai Maikaji’ and his bloodsucking accomplices.

“'Rufai Maikaji’ is said to have begun his ignoble career as an errand boy to some deadly bandits in and around Sabon Birni general area of Igabi LGA. From this position, he grew to become a household name in banditry.”

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