Nigeria, July 12 -- The police have confirmed the killing of notorious bandit, Kachalla Sani Yellow, one of the most notorious armed group leaders operating in Zamfara State, but said they did not participate in the operation that led to his death.

The state command's spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, saying the police could only verify Mr Yellow's death and not the circumstances surrounding the operation.

"We have confirmed the killing, but it's not our operation that conducted the operation," Mr Abubakar said in a telephone interview.

He said the outlaw was killed on Saturday in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, but declined to provide further operational details because th...