The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) and public affairs commentator Dr. Makama have reacted to the reported killing of the son of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji in a military operation. The incident, which occurred during a recent airstrike targeting the camps of bandit groups in Zamfara State, has sparked varied responses across … Read more
Residents of Fakai community in Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, have called for the establishment of a military base in their area following a successful operation against notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. The military operation, conducted under Operation Hadarin Daji, resulted in the killing of Turji’s son and several of his foot soldiers. Local … Read more
Troops from 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Hadarin Daji, have killed notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu, in Zamfara State. Rusu was neutralized during a fighting patrol to Bamamu Village in Tsafe LGA on 4 January 2025, based on credible intelligence about terrorist activities in Kwanar Jollof, Shinkafi LGA. Several terrorists … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has pledged that the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, will soon be captured. Speaking during Channels Television’s 2024 Year-In-Review programme on Tuesday, Musa revealed that security forces have made significant progress in dismantling Turji’s network. According to the CDS, Turji has been operating in hiding, but the … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of four suspected terrorists linked to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji in the Kuje Correctional Centre. The accused face multiple charges of terrorism, including supplying medical assistance, military uniforms, and other materials to terrorist groups operating in northern Nigeria. Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of four terrorism suspects in Kuje Correctional Centre following their arraignment on 11 counts of terrorism-related charges. The suspects, including Musa Muhammad Kamarawa, Abubakar Hashimu (also known as Doctor), Samuel Chinedu, and Lucky Chukwuma, were charged for their alleged involvement with notorious bandit kingpin Bello … Read more