The Commander of the United Hunters Association in Giwa, Kaduna State, Kabiru Sani Musa Gangara, has died during a rescue mission.
He was k!lled while freeing kidnap victims as three bandits were neutralized.
The Commander of the United Hunters Association in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Kabiru Sani Musa Gangara, has been confirmed d3ad after a rescue mission to free kidnapped victims from Danja in neighboring Katsina State.
According to the National Commander of the Association, Usman Taju, the joint operation took place around 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Yakawada Ward, near Unguwar Gaga, Giwa LGA. Three suspected bandits, including a notorious leader, were neutralized during the exchange of fire.
“We eliminated three of the criminals, among them Dogo Aminu, the bandits’ leader from the Galadimawa and Dabar Garke axis of Giwa Local Government,” Taju said.
He explained that the operation began after intelligence reports indicated that armed men had abducted several residents of Danja Local Government in Katsina and were transporting them through Giwa. “When we received the report early that morning, we mobilized our men to intercept the bandits and rescue the hostages,” he added.
During the confrontation, the hunters successfully rescued three women, but lost their Giwa commander, Mallam Kabiru Sani Musa Gangara, in the process. Several other operatives sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital for treatment.
Taju expressed deep sorrow over the loss and urged the Kaduna State Government to provide assistance to the family of the fallen commander and other injured members.
He also disclosed that the rescued victims had been handed over to the Divisional Police Officer of Danja LGA and the village head to facilitate their reunion with relatives.
Meanwhile, on Monday, October 6, the Chairman of Giwa Local Government, Hon. Ahmad Samaila Abdullahi Yakawada, paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family, praising the late commander’s bravery and sacrifice in protecting innocent citizens.
