Dreadful bandit leader, Bello Turji, has been declared a “dead man walking,” by the Defence Headquarters following his recent threats against communities in Zamfara State. and the military force.
In a viral video making the rounds, Turji challenged the military, accusing it of targeting elderly people and demanding the release of a detained associate, Baka Wurgi.
He further threatened to unleash terror on Zamfara residents in 2025 if his demands were not met.
Reacting during the end-of-year briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba dismissed Turji’s threats as empty rhetoric, vowing that the bandit leader would meet the same fate as other terrorist commanders.
Buba said, “Bello Turji is merely a dead man walking. It would be insulting to engage in a war of words with a terrorist. Before him, others who dared to boast against security forces have all been neutralised. The same fate awaits Turji and his likes.
“These so-called terrorist leaders who think they are untouchable will eventually meet their end. Many have been buried on the battlefield, and 2025 will see the same fate for others. Their time is up.”
Addressing a PUNCH report on Amnesty International’s call for an investigation into the Sokoto accidental bombing, Buba stated that the military would cooperate once the rights group honors its invitation to discuss allegations it previously leveled against the armed forces.
“We invited Amnesty International to discuss their allegations against us, which we found shocking and misleading. We await their response. When they honour that invitation, we will address their latest request,” Buba said.
He urged Nigerians to disregard terrorist propaganda about the Sokoto incident, saying, “Terrorists thrive on propaganda. Don’t let them manipulate the narrative. The bombing targeted terrorists, not innocent civilians.”
He called on Nigerians to disregard terrorist propaganda about the Sokoto incident, saying, “Terrorists thrive on propaganda. Don’t let them manipulate the narrative. The bombing targeted terrorists, not innocent civilians.”
“2024 showed us signs of major victories ahead. Over 10,000 terrorists were killed, and thousands surrendered, not just in the Northeast but also in the Northwest and North Central. This indicates the dwindling morale of the terrorists. Victory in 2025 is non-negotiable,” he declared.
