A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Maha, has claimed that members of Nigeria’s security forces leak confidential military operations to him, alleging that he receives advance warning before troops are deployed against his camp.
In a recorded audio message that surfaced on Sunday and was shared by verified X user Abdool Moh, the terrorist kingpin alleged that operatives assigned to fight him secretly work in his interest.
“I swear to Almighty God that all the security forces sent to attack my camp are my boys. They inform me whenever they are coming. I receive information about security strategies, including those involving the President. It is only because I allow them to operate. Otherwise, they would not even be able to use the roads,” he claimed.
The authenticity of the audio recording and Maha’s allegations has not been independently verified, while security agencies have yet to respond to the claims.
Maha also accused authorities of refusing to release his arrested associates and seized cattle, insisting that the government’s actions had pushed him to escalate attacks across affected communities.
According to him, repeated appeals for the release of his men were ignored, leaving him determined to intensify his violent campaign.
“You arrested my men, and I asked for their release. You refused. I promised that I would abduct many people, and I already have targets,” he said.
The bandit leader further threatened to abduct high-ranking government officials, including state governors, saying no amount of military deployment would force him to back down.
“I asked why my men and Aminu were arrested. Since they were not released, I don’t care if they send thousands of soldiers. I am not tired, and I will not stop until I leave this world. I can kidnap top government officials, even a state governor,” he declared.
The claims come amid ongoing military operations against bandit groups in northern Nigeria, where insecurity has continued despite sustained offensives by security forces. Authorities have not issued an official statement on the recording or the allegations it contains.
