The Nigerian military has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, assuring the public that he is under constant surveillance and will soon be neutralized.
Major General Emeka Onumajuru, the Chief of Defence Operations, made this assertion on Monday during an interview on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, stating that Turji is currently in hiding but is being actively tracked by the military.
“First, I need to let you know that there is absolutely no back-and-forth between Bello Turji and the Armed Forces,” Onumajuru said.
“As I speak, Bello Turji is completely in hiding, and the Armed Forces are tracking him. Very soon, he will be eliminated.”
He urged Nigerians to remain patient, explaining that targeting and neutralizing bandit leaders requires time due to their constant movement. However, he assured the public that Turji’s reign of terror in the North-West would soon come to an end as military operations intensified.
Onumajuru also addressed claims made by Sokoto State lawmaker Aminu Almustapha Boza that Turji has been extorting residents of Sabon Birni Local Government Area by imposing illegal levies.
He called on affected communities to resist such demands, assuring them of military protection. He emphasized that security forces are actively safeguarding the region and urged residents not to succumb to intimidation by criminal elements.
“Talking about Bello Turji imposing fines, remember I spoke about protecting vulnerable communities. These communities need to trust that the Armed Forces are there for them. If someone demands protection money, reject it because the Armed Forces are on the ground to protect you,” he stated.
Onumajuru reassured the public that troops are ensuring the security of farmlands and enabling residents to carry out their daily activities without fear.
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