How Military Busted Most Wanted Bandits’ Leader, Goma Sama’ila In Kaduna

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A dreaded bandits’ leader, Alhaji Goma Sama’ila has been captured in Kaduna State by the men of the Nigerian Military.

Sama’ila was responsible for organising several thefts of cows in Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina and other North-West states of Nigeria, eyewitnesses’ reports said.

A source noted that Goma had participated in several abductions across the states.

“Nigerian troops arrested Goma Sama’ila, one of the “most wanted” and notorious bandits’ leaders terrorising Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina and other north western states in Nigeria.”

Kaduna State has been plagued with several high profile kidnappings, mass murder and cattle rustling by bandits.

The development comes amid military interventions in the region.

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