Nigeria, July 26 -- Troops of the Nigerian Army's Operation FANSAN YANMA have killed a notorious bandit leader known as Dan Dari Biyar during a clearance operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

According to security sources, Dan Dari Biyar was shot dead on Thursday while trying to collect ransom money from the families of kidnapped victims in the forest area between Turtsawa, Mazau, and Zango villages.

The bandit leader, whose nickname came from his infamous statement, "I prefer N500 to a Hausa man," was known for his cruelty towards hostages, often mocking them before demanding large ransoms.

He was believed to operate from deep inside Tidibale forest and was responsible for several attacks on communities in La...