6 h. ago Why  Bello Turji, terror kingpin, has not been arrested by troops –Lekan

By Olakunle Olafioye The grim figures of victims of insurgency and kidnapping in the country as recently released by the National Bureau of Statistics have remained a major source of worry to most Nigerians.  One of them, Mr Jackson Lekan-Ojo, a Port-Harcourt-based security expert, noted that the NBS statistics do not bode well for the […] The post Why  Bello Turji, terror kingpin, has not been arrested by troops –Lekan-Ojo, security expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed a significant victory in the fight against terrorism, revealing that troops killed 82 terrorists and arrested 198 criminals across the country within a one-week period. According to Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, troops also rescued 93 kidnap victims and recovered 86 high-calibre weapons and 2,040 assorted ammunition. […] The post Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has allegedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State. As revealed by Daily Trust, this demand comes after one of his gang members was killed during a military operation in the area. Locals claim the levy is also meant to compensate for missing firearms during the […] The post Bello Turji Demands N22 Million From Sokoto Communities As Revenge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ "In the cause of the operations, they neutralised several terrorists, apprehended their collaborators, rescued kidnapped victims and received surrendered terrorists. Gunrunners, oil theft collaborators and other violent extremists were also apprehended. Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto

Tribune Online Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto According to preliminary investigations, he was en route to deliver arms and ammunition to Bello Turji, Boka, and Halilu Buzu, three of the most notorious bandit leaders in the region. Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Lawmaker confirms bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s presence in Sokoto forest

A Sokoto State lawmaker, Aminu Boza, has confirmed the presence of bandits kingpin, Bello Turji, in one of the forests in the Isa Local Government Area of the state. The lawmaker, who represents Sabon Birni Local Government in the state House of Assembly, while speaking with our correspondent on telephone on Friday, confirmed that Turji Read More

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50 h. ago COAS Visits Zamfara, Gives Troops 1 Month To Crush Turji, Bandit Kingpins

The chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, visited Zamfara and ordered troops to crush bandit leaders such as Bello Turji, among other kingpins, within one month. Addressing the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma in Gusau on Thursday, the army Chief said this must be done within one month to restore peace and develop […]

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54 h. ago Terror kingpin Bello Turji resurfaces in Sokoto, imposes ₦25 million levy on villages

Bello Turji, the notorious terror leader in northwestern Nigeria, has resurfaced in Sokoto State, imposing a hefty ₦25 million levy read more Terror kingpin Bello Turji resurfaces in Sokoto, imposes ₦25 million levy on villages

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