Military says Bello Turji is on the run amid ongoing operations
The military has revealed that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is in a state of panic as intensified operations target him and other armed group leaders in the North-West. According to Major General Warrah Idris, Turji is relocating frequently to evade capture, with military forces using ground operations and technology-driven surveillance. The military dismissed claims that Turji controls any local government area, calling such assertions propaganda. Security agencies continue to pursue Turji and other leaders, assuring the public of ongoing efforts to curb banditry.
What we know
- Major General Warrah Idris stated that Bello Turji and other bandit leaders are in confusion and panic due to intensified military operations.
- Turji is reportedly relocating every few hours or days to avoid being caught, with the military using human intelligence and surveillance.
- The military denied reports that Turji controls any local government area, describing such claims as terrorist propaganda.
- Reports of a planned release of 70 bandits were dismissed as fake news, with no official information confirming them.
- The military has strengthened intelligence sharing with neighboring countries and recently killed several Lakurawa fighters, recovering weapons and motorcycles.
