By Uzair Adam
The Military High Command has labeled the notorious bandit and terrorist leader, Bello Turji, as a “dead man walking.”
Turji, infamous for his criminal activities in Zamfara, Sokoto, and Niger states, remains one of the most wanted terrorist figures in North-western Nigeria.
Speaking during a briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, reviewed the military’s 2024 efforts in counter-terrorism and banditry.
“Terrorists exist to perpetuate war, but they must be eliminated for peace to thrive. Our troops have maintained relentless pressure on terrorist enclaves, strongholds, and hideouts to hasten their defeat,” Buba said.
He disclosed that thousands of terrorists, including commanders and foot soldiers, were neutralized during the year.
“Bello Turji is a prime example. He is merely a dead man walking, and his end is inevitable, just like the others we have eliminated,” he added.
Buba went on to stated the military’s success against several high-profile terrorist leaders in 2024.
Among those neutralized were Halilu Sububu, Dutse Mainasara Idda, Mohammed Amadu, and Alhaji Baldu, alongside many others.
He further revealed that the sustained intensity of military operations had compelled numerous terrorists, including their families, to surrender.
The military, Buba assured, would continue to employ overwhelming force to defend the country and ensure lasting peace for Nigerians.