Soldiers arrest female ammunition courier linked to Bello Turji. 764 rounds of ammunition seized in Zamfara operation. Ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist networks and arms smuggling. The troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a 25-year-old suspected female ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, and her accomplice, a motorcyclist named … Read more
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists allegedly linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspects, arrested by Nigerian security agencies, will face arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge, under the supervision of the office … Read more
Reports suggest that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has established a new operational base in Sokoto State. Naija News gathered that the camp is located in the Indaduwa Forest, approximately three kilometers northwest of Bula village, near the borders of Gundumi, Galadi, Maradun, and Raba. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zagazola Makama, a renowned counterterrorism … Read more
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has issued threats of retaliation following the arrest of his close associate, Bako Wurgi, by Nigerian Army troops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wurgi, also known as Baka NaGarba, was a key figure in Turji’s criminal network, handling ransom negotiations and collecting payments from kidnappings. His capture has reportedly enraged … Read more
Troops from the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have captured Bako Wurgi, a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, also known as Baka NaGarba. EKO HOT BLOG reports thatWurgi is suspected of being behind the murder of Emir Isa Mohammad Bawa of Gobir in Sokoto State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism expert specializing … Read more
Two suspected bandits were killed while testing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at a camp linked to extremist leader Bello Turji in Zamfara State. The incident occurred in Barikin Daji Village and Dan Bagudu Hills, Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The explosion occurred during a failed IED test by bandits, led by Turji’s lieutenant, Dogo Auta. … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru, has ordered troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to arrest Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader. Badaru gave the directive during his address to the troops at the One Brigade Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara state. The minister added that his visit was intended to receive updates on military operations. He … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly denied accusations from Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, who has implicated him in banditry activities within the state. In a statement issued by Matawalle’s media team, the Minister refuted these claims, arguing that Governor Lawal has persistently tried to smear his name by associating him … Read more
Additional soldiers have been deployed to Moriki town in Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, as the deadline for the N30 million levy imposed by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has passed. Turji demanded the payment after over 100 of his cows were allegedly killed by military personnel three weeks ago. The cows were reportedly … Read more
The people of Moriki town in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State are living in fear as the deadline for paying a N30 million levy imposed by notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has expired. Turji imposed the levy after the military reportedly killed over 100 of his cows. He warned the community to pay … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to ensure that the notorious terrorist and bandit leader, Bello Turji is captured soon. Musa gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Tuesday in Abuja, saying Turji’s capture is imminent. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other top military officials to relocate to Sokoto State as part of intensified efforts to eliminate bandits, terrorists, and other criminals in the North West region. Expressing deep concern over the criminal activities plaguing the region and other … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other top military officials to relocate to Sokoto State as part of intensified efforts to eliminate bandits, terrorists, and other criminals in the North West region. Expressing deep concern over the criminal activities plaguing the region and other parts … Read more
Again, Air Force Bombards Turji’s Enclave EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fighter jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched a fresh attack on the enclave of Zamfara bandit leader, Bello Turji. According to Daily Trust, the notorious bandit narrowly escaped aerial bombardment on his home, Saturday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: … Read more
Scores Killed As NAF Jets Bombard Bello Turji’s Camp In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of armed bandits belonging to the notorious Bello Turji camp have been eliminated. According to PRNigeria, the bandits were killed during a ‘surprise raid’ by the air troops of Operation Forest Sanity in Zamfara State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Turji claimed that he could reach out to other armed gangs terrorising the North West for peace to reign “My father was involved in a court case for seven years over cornstalks. Just cornstalks!…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zamfara banditry kingpin, Bello Turji, has claimed that his father went through the courts for years … Read more
Chinedu Among Close To 40 Bandits Arrested In Sokoto EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sokoto Police Command said it has arrested no fewer than 37 suspects over alleged banditry in some parts of the state. Addressing a press conference in Sokoto recently, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Operations, Ahmed Zaki, said the arrests … Read more
Sources said it is part of the dialogue with Turji that led to the release of the kidnapped victims EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bello Turji, a notorious bandit in Zamfara State, on Monday, released 52 people who had been under captivity for a long time, sources familiar with the matter have said. “The freed … Read more