Dogo Giɗe is a notorious Nigerian bandit who has committed several 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]
Dogo Giɗe | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abubakar Abdullahi |
| Born | Maru, Zamfara State, Nigeria |
| Allegiance | Banditry |
| Rank | Terrorist, Bandit leader |
| Battles / wars | Nigerian bandit conflict |
Early life
editDogo Giɗe was born and raised in the Maru Local government area of Zamfara State, Nigeria. He is married with children.[3]
Death propaganda
editIn 2021, there were rumours 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][4][5]
Terrorising schools
editDogo 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.[6] Dogo Gide has been falsely implicated in the abduction of Kagara students in the Rafi Local Government of Niger State.[7]
Married to Yauri's Students
editAfter 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.[8][9][10]
Shooting down of helicopter
editIn 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.[11][12][13][14]
Dogo Giɗe protects farmers
editOn June 27, 2024, BBC Hausa reported that Dogo Giɗe has returned to his hometown in Zamfara state due to the bombardment of his house by the Nigerian Army, and now Dogo Giɗe is protecting farmers in some areas like Maru Local Government and other villages near Maru Local Government in Zamfara and Katsina states. In a telephone interview with a resident of Maru, he stated, "Dogo Giɗe is protecting us now, so we can go everywhere and at any time, and we are farming our lands" BBC Hausa also asked whether Dogo Giɗe had repented, and he replied, "We cannot say so, but he said he sympathizes with the people suffering from lack of food. We even asked him if we could contribute money for him, and he said no, that everyone should just continue farming their land. His boys are walking around the villages, checking to ensure that no one is kidnapped or shot, they even fighting other gangs of bandits in order to protect us".[15]
See also
editReferences
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.
- ^ "Residents jubilant as terror kingpin relocates to their area, praise him in new song". Premium Times Nigeria. 26 June 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Me ya sa Dogo Giɗe ya koma bai wa manoma kariya?". bbc hausa.com (in Hausa). 27 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.