A notorious bandit leader, Harisu Babba Yauni, was killed along with ten of his men during a violent clash with a rival group.
Naijaonpoint reports that the clash occured in Yauni Forest, located in Zakka, Safana Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State.
Security forces confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 23, 2025, around 8:30 a.m. Reports indicated that Babba Yauni and his group were attacked by a rival faction from Kambarau, Tudun Dole, and Kauyen Mahuta Forests in Tsaskiya Ward of Safana LGA.
Harisu Babba Yauni, believed to be responsible for the recent killing of a Personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Zakka PMF Camp, had been a target of security forces due to his notorious activities.
The clash between the two groups resulted in the deaths of Babba Yauni and his associates.