The first bandit group, Kungiyar Gayu, emerged [in Zamfara] in 2011, focusing on cattle rustling and robbery. Unfortunately, an effort to suppress the group by the outlawed Hausa Yansakai group worsened the situation, resulting in the formation of more armed bandit groups, mainly dominated by the Fulanis.

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