Defence Headquarters says the camp of the notorious terrorists’ leader, Bello Turji, is in disarray with the killing of his second-in-command, Aminu Kanawa and 24 others, by troops of Operation Fassan Yamma. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Wednesday in Abuja. Buba said the operations … Read more
In a significant victory against terrorism in the Northwest, troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have neutralized Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji. The operation, which spanned January 20–21, 2025, targeted key terrorist strongholds in the region. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, announced the development on Wednesday … Read more
In an unexpected move, infamous bandit leader, Bello Turji has reportedly freed all individuals held captive by his group. The revelation was made on Tuesday by a counter-terrorism and insurgency expert in the Lake Chad Basin, Zagazola Makama. This development follows intensified military offensives under Operation Hadarin Daji and Operation Forest Sanity, aimed at apprehending … Read more
The Military High Command has confirmed the killing of the son of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist leader in a recent clearance operation on his stronghold on Fakai high ground in Zamfara. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Monday in Abuja. Buba said the terrorist … Read more
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has issued a stern warning to residents of villages near Shinkafi, threatening severe consequences for anyone heading to the Shinkafi market. Local sources told Zagazola Makama that the fugitive bandit leader is attempting to enforce the threat to obscure his movements and evade intensified security operations targeting his criminal activities. … Read more
Notorious bandit leader and terrorist, Bello Turji, is on the run for his life following renewed onslaughts from the Nigerian military against him and his fighters. According to information obtained by Henzodaily, the military has deployed special forces and elite troop members against Turji and his men in renewed efforts at tackling banditry in the … Read more
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has assured residents that the days of the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, are “numbered,” lauding the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces in combating terrorism in the state. Lawal, during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, expressed optimism about the military’s determination to neutralize Turji. “I believe Bello … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the killing of several top bandit commanders and other fighters in a series of airstrikes conducted in Zamfara State. The operation, carried out in collaboration with ground troops, has been hailed as a significant victory in the ongoing battle against banditry in the region. In a statement sighted … Read more
Dreaded terrorist and bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has reportedly been sighted alongside his militant gang in the North-Western region of Nigeria, counterterrorism expert Zagazola Makama disclosed on Friday. Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert focusing on the Lake Chad Basin, shared the update via his X handle, stating, “Bello Turji has been spotted with his … Read more
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that most of the surrendered insurgents from Boko Haram and other terrorist groups always have hard currencies on them. General Musa lamented, however, that Nigeria does not have the jurisdiction to trace and track the source of such funds. He hinted that such funds … Read more