Contrary to recent social media reports, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has not been arrested, according to a counter-insurgency analyst in Lake-Chad, Makama Zagazola Makama.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The analyst dismissed claims of Turji’s capture in Zamfara state as “false and misleading,” citing a baseless audio recording circulating online. The recording, which purportedly features two individuals claiming Turji’s arrest, has been widely shared on social media platforms.
However, Makama Zagazola Makama’s statement emphasized that Turji remains at large, and security forces are intensifying efforts to locate and apprehend him.
It’s worth noting that Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, recently announced that Turji had expressed willingness to surrender. However, there has been no confirmation of his capture or arrest.
The debunking of Turji’s arrest claims comes amid ongoing efforts by security forces to combat banditry and terrorism in the region. The Nigerian military has launched several operations aimed at neutralizing Turji’s group and other criminal elements.
As the search for Turji continues, security experts have cautioned against spreading unverified information, which can compromise ongoing operations and put lives at risk.
The Nigerian public has been advised to rely on credible sources of information and to disregard rumors and speculation surrounding Turji’s whereabouts.