Nigeria, June 4 -- At least 45 bandits loyal to notorious kingpin, Dogo Gide, have been killed in a joint operation of the State Security Service ( SSS) and the Nigerian Army in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to Zagazola Makama, a local publication specialising in security reporting, the operation was conducted on Monday.

The local publication reported that the operatives trailed the bandits as they moved to attack Munya villages, including Kuchi, which they attacked last week.

During last week's attack on Kuchi, bandits suspected to be foot soldiers of Mr Gide burnt a joint forces' camp and rustled scores of livestock. The SSS and the army engaged them in gunfights, killing many.

In this latest incident, the te...