Bandits Leader Turji K!lls 44 Security Operatives, Burns Military Truck in Zamfara
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has taken the lives of 44 security operatives, including 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers.
This was reported in a post by security analyst Bakatsine on X on Tuesday.
The incident happened in a deadly ambush near Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to Bakatsine, the insurgents also set fire to a military vehicle during the assault.
“Bello Turji reportedly k!lled 40 JTF members and four soldiers near Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State, burning a military vehicle,” Bakatsine wrote.
Turji also released a video showing the execution of ex-bandit Bashari Maniya, accusing him of helping security forces after abandoning banditry.
Authorities are yet to officially confirm the incident at the time of filing this report.
