The Nigerian military said it has killed the son of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist known to have carried out several attacks on communities in the North-West, when troops attacked his (Turji’s) stronghold in the Fakai high ground area of Zamfara state.
Penpushing reports that the military spokesperson Major-General Edward Buba made this known adding that the younger Turji whose age could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report is also believe to be a combatant.
The Major General in the statement on Monday explained that several other terrorists were also killed in the attack, but said Turji, who is the ringleader narrowly escaped, adding that his son was killed alongside scores of other terrorists during a coordinated operation between troops of ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ and the military’s air component.
Penpushing further reports that the statement stated that the operation was conducted on January 17, 2025 along Shinkafi, Kagara, Fakai, Moriki, Maiwa and Chindo axis, stressing that the intensity of troops’ firepower resulted in high terrorist casualties and their logistics hub destroyed.
‘The operations also resulted in the rescue of several kidnapped hostages held captive by Bello Turji. The terrorist leader, Bello Turji, in a gross cowardly act escaped abandoning his son and combatants’, the statement said.
Penpushing also reports that Buba said the troops in same vein, destroyed another terrorist kingpin camp known as Idi Mallam along Zango Kagara Forest, killing three terrorists and apprehending three suspected collaborators.
The army spokesperson in the statement disclosed and pointed out that troops recovered two machine guns and one AK47 Rifle with a magazine containing 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition from the terrorists.
“Other things the troops recovered were 61 rustled cattle and 44 sheep among other sundry items. Troops are sustaining the onslaught against the terrorist. Overall, the troops continued to demonstrate commitment to the safety and protection of all citizens across the country’, he said.
Penpushing reports that Turji is one of Nigeria’s most notorious terrorists, and apart from attacking communities in North-West Nigeria, killing and kidnapping at will, he also often releases videos where he brags about his attacks and dares the military, while his latest escape indicates he could still continue his terror activities.
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