The origins of Danwasa's gang are unknown, although he operated primarily in Kaduna State, expanding his operations as far as Igabi, Chikun, and Birnin Gwari LGAs.[1] In these areas he had been accused of perpetrating several killings and cattle thefts, common among gangs in northern Nigeria.[1][2] Danwasa's group was smaller compared to other gangs in the area, such as Dogo Giɗe and Bello Turji.[3]
Danwasa was killed on April 11, 2023 after he had sent a servant out to the main town of Igabi to fetch supplies. His servant was followed by plain-clothes Nigerian soldiers, who ambushed Danwasa in a firefight.[4] Nigerian forces commended the operation as a major success of Operation Forest Sanity.[1] Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai also congratulated the Nigerian soldiers.[1]