Notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji is reportedly ready to surrender.
Acccording to Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, this development comes after the military took out Turji’s second-in-command and several of his key lieutenants, severely weakening his network
Turji, who has been responsible for numerous atrocities, including killings, kidnappings, and attacks on communities in Nigeria’s northwest region, has begun releasing many of his hostages, signaling his willingness to surrender.
However, General Musa emphasized that surrender does not absolve perpetrators of their crimes, particularly those involving the killing of innocent citizens.
The military’s stance is clear: anyone who has engaged in killing innocent citizens, including Turji, must face justice. General Musa stated, “We want to take everybody out. Anybody who has killed should go, people like him should not be allowed to stay”
“They (terrorists) are within the communities; the people know them.
So, sometimes when they see them, before you get the information, it’s like two hours – the man has moved. “
So, when the information gets to you, before you move, he has left that area.“But I can tell you, we have taken out his second in command, we have taken out most of his lieutenants, in fact he is forced now to release most of the people under him.
I am telling you that recently he is beginning to say that he doesn’t want anything, he is ready surrender,”
The Nigerian military has dealt a significant blow to Bello Turji’s terrorist network, neutralizing several key commanders and allies.
Aminu Kanawa, second-in-command, was eliminated during the ongoing Operation Fansan Yamma.
Turji’s younger brother, Dosso, and another close ally, Danbokolo, suffered terminal injuries during the operation.
Additionally, the military neutralized several other key commanders, including:- *Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane ,Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe Bello Buba, Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe.
The operation also resulted in the neutralization of over 24 fleeing terrorists from Turji’s camp in Sokoto and Zamfara states.