Terrorism: Nigerian troops wreck Bello Turji’s camp 

Nigerian troops have inflicted a heavy toll on the camp of Bello Turji, the notorious terror kingpin, killing his second-in-command, Aminu Kanawa, and 24 others.

Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed the development in a press release in Abuja on Wednesday.

The who were fighting under the codename “Operation Fassan Yamma” launched the devastating attacks on Turji’s camps in Sokoto and Zamfara states between Monday and Tuesday.

He added that troops also inflicted terminal injuries on some of Turji’s close allies namely: Dosso, Bello Turji’s younger brother, and Danbokolo, one of his closest allies.

According to him, the troops also neutralised several of Turji’s key commanders namely: Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba and Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe, among others.

“Furthermore, troops neutralised over 24 fleeing terrorists from Turji’s camp around Gebe and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, as well as around Gidan Rijiya in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara.

“Troops also neutralised another notable terrorist during the onslaught on Turji’s enclave around Fakai high ground.

“He is identified as Suleiman, and a loyalist of the late notorious terrorists’ leader, Halilu Sububu.

“The late, Suleiman was leading a reinforcement team to rescue Bello Turji’s camp which was in disarray, when he was eliminated during the firefight,” he said.

Buba said the death of Bello Turji’s second-in-command, close allies, commanders and combatants was a major blow to the terrorists’ network in North western Nigeria, as well as their military and fighting capabilities.

According to him, these groups of terrorists were responsible for numerous kidnappings and terrorist attacks across the zone, particularly in Zurmi, Shinkafi, Isa, and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

“Overall, troops are not relenting until these terrorists are completely destroyed.

“Troops operations are aimed at creating an atmosphere of safety and security for all citizens,” he added.