I receive information about security strategies, get read for more attacks – Bandit leader Kachalla

A notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Maha, has threatened to intensify attacks in parts of Katsina State, while also claiming that he receives information about security operations before they are carried out.
The threats were contained in a recorded audio clip shared on Sunday by a verified X user, Abdool Moh.

In the audio, Maha allegedly warned that attacks would continue unless his arrested associates and seized cattle were released.

He claimed he had repeatedly demanded their release but that authorities ignored him.

“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.

“Security personnel keep killing our cows. The government does not want us to live in peace. What is the point of burning our houses. We have tried to reach agreements with people in the area, but it is not helping because the government is not listening to our complaints or to those trying to advise them.

“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,” he said.

According to the recording, the terrorist threatened further violence against communities and security personnel if his demands were not met.

“I said, between us (the bandits) and the government, whoever is right, may God grant that person justice. If I am wrong, may God judge against me. If I am right, may God grant me justice. From what I am seeing, things are going well for me.

“If my cows are not released, I swear to God that people will not be able to farm in these local government areas. Call me a bastard if I fail.

“How can I embrace a government that is unjust and does not treat me fairly? They should have released my men. If my people and my cows are not released, then this situation will continue. It is the poor people who will suffer. Let us see who gets tired first because I am not going to die anytime soon.”

He also claimed that he had access to confidential information on planned security operations and that some operatives informed him in advance whenever troops were approaching his camp.

“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.

“I do not like betraying people. If I wanted to, I could release voice recordings and other evidence to prove what I am saying. The way some of them listen to me is even more than the way they listen to their superiors. I have the ability to kidnap even a governor,” he said.

Speaking further, Kachalla claimed he released the body of the late Major General Rabe only because of the person interviewing him.

“If not because of you, I wouldn’t have released the corpse,” he alleged.

Recall that Late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retired) was a prominent Nigerian military officer who tragically died in bandits’ captivity in June 2026.