Two factions of terrorists: Jammatu Ansarul Musulmin Biladis Sunna, also known as Ansaru and Dogo Gide’s groups of bandits are believed to have been currently engaged in battle for the possession of mining sites at Kuyallo area, Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state.
Credible intelligence sources hinted that the battle of supremacy over the control of mining sites has led to the killing of several terrorists on both sides.
The sources revealed that one of the wanted terrorist leaders, Mudi and his son, Murtala, on Dogo Gide’s side, have already been killed in the fierce battle.
“Dogo Gide’s side also suffered severe losses, including close associates and some family members.
“The rivalry is a battle of supremacy over the control of mining sites.
“There are several gold mining sites in Birnin Gwari. Most mined products are smuggled outside Nigeria into Niger, which implies a strong connection with criminal elements in the Republic of Niger.
“The recent clash draws attention to more rivalry attacks in the days ahead, considering the encroachment of JAS and ISWAP elements in the Northwest.”
A defence intelligence source who confirmed the clash between the two rival terrorist factions said that the casualty figure us high on both sides, going by the corpses littered in the affected areas.
Source: PRNigeria.
