Dogo Giɗe
Dogo Giɗe | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abubakar Abdullahi |
| Born | Maru, Zamfara State, Nigeria |
| Allegiance | Banditry |
| Rank | Terrorist, Bandits leader |
| Battles/wars | Nigerian bandit conflict |
Dogo Giɗe is a notorious Nigerian bandit who has committed heinous crimes against humanity, including kidnapping, raping, cattle rustling, and armed robbery. His criminal activities have particularly affected Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, and Kaduna States, resulting in countless loss of lives and the destruction of many villages in various parts of Northwestern and in some parts of the North Central region, such as Niger and Nasarawa State.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Dogo Giɗe was born and raised in the Maru Local government area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. He is married with children.[citation needed]
Death Propaganda[edit]
In 2021, there were rumors that Dogo Giɗe had died. Dogo Gide was reportedly killed by some of his own men. He was allegedly killed at a hideout while receiving treatment for gunshot injuries sustained during an earlier battle in the Kuyan Bana forest, Zamfara State.[2][3][4]
Terrorising schools[edit]
Dogo Gide organized and led the abduction of 126 Students from Bethel Baptist Secondary School in Maraban Damishi, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on July 5, 2021. Additionally, he was involved in the kidnapping of over 90 students and numerous staff members from the Federal Government College in Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State. The victims were finally released following the payment of a substantial ransom, amounting to several million naira, by the parents of the abductees.[5] Dogo Gide has been falsely implicated in the abduction of Kagara students in the Rafi Local Government of Niger State.[6]
Married to Yauri's Students[edit]
After one year of the captivity of the Yauri school girls, there is news that Dogo Giɗe married Farida, one of the students and he has married 11 of the girls off to his boys.[7][8][9]
Shooting down helicopter[edit]
In August 2023, the members of Dogo Giɗe's faction took credit for the downing of a Nigerian helicopter in Chukuba Ward in the Shiroro local government area of Niger State. The attack resulted in the loss of more than 30 soldiers who were on board the aircraft.[10][11][12][13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Umar Gusau, Shehu (18 March 2018). "Dogo Gide: The man who killed Buharin Daji". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Babangida, Mohammed (3 November 2021). "Nigeria: Is Notorious Bandit Dogo Gide Dead? What We Know So Far". allafrica.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Ibrahim, Aminu (1 November 2023). "Labari da ɗuminsa: An kashe Dogo Giɗe, ƙasurgumin shugaban ƴan bindiga da ya daɗe yana addabar jihohin arewa" (in Hausa). legit.ng.hausa. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Bandit Leader, Dogo Gide, Killed in Dispute With Deputy Commander". prnigeria.com. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Ayitogo, Nasir (17 June 2021). "Bandits storm federal college in Kebbi, abduct students, staff". premiumstimesng.com.
- ^ "Zamfara bandits' leader, Dogo Gide Assures Of Release Of Abducted Kagara Students And Teachers". the Nigeria voice.com. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Adebowale, Yemi. "Tears for Birnin Yauri Schoolgirls". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Sabiu, Muhammad (23 April 2023). "Terrorists free 4 Yawuri female students with babies". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Babangida, Mohammed (21 December 2022). "Nigeria: Why I Abducted FGC Yauri Pupils - Dogo Gide". allafrica.com. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "FACT-CHECK: Did Bandits Shoot Down NAF Helicopter With AK-47 in Niger State?". PRNigeria.com. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Odewale, Taiye (14 August 2023). "Breaking: Aircraft belonging to Nigerian government shot down, 13 Soldiers killed in Niger". Blueprint.ng. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Umar Bologi, Musa (15 August 2023). "Air Force probes helicopter shot down claim by bandits". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Mu Muka Harbo Jirgin Sojin Najeriya —Dogo Giɗe" (in Hausa). Aminiya.ng. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.