Bello Turji is as of now running for his life as Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma said it had eliminated scores of terrorists, including the son of the wanted terror kingpin during a raid in Zamfara.
An assertion given by the Director Defence Media Operations of the Armed Forces, Major General Edward Buba, said the achievement was accomplished on January 17, during a joint operation between troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, likewise the air component executed clearance operations along Shinkafi, Kagara, Fakai, Moriki, Maiwa and Chindo axis.
The operations eliminated scores of terrorists including infamous terrorist leader, Bello Turji’s son on Fakai high ground where the terrorists were hiding, the statement said.
The Army’s statement comes after insight about his son’s and loyalists’ demise circulated in the Arewa community, leaving a large portion of the posters excited.
Security expert, Zagazola Makama, let the cat out of the bag on his social media account, adding that the terrorist kingpin was on the run.
As indicated in a statement by the Army, the intensity of troops ‘ power brought about high terrorist losses and their logistics hub obliterated.
The activities likewise brought about the rescue of several abducted hostages held captive by Turji.
“The terrorist leader, Bello Turji, in a gross cowardly act escaped abandoning his son and combatants,” the statement added.
In a connected turn of events, the troops said they likewise obliterated another terrorist kingpin camp known as Idi Mallam along Zango Kagara Forest.
During the encounter, the troops said they killed three terrorists and apprehended three suspected collaborators.
“Furthermore, troops recovered two machine guns, one AK47 Rifle with a magazine containing 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition. Additionally, 61 rustled cattle, and 44 sheep were rescued among other sundry items.
“Troops are sustaining the onslaught against the terrorist. Overall, troops continue to demonstrate commitment to the safety and protection of all citizens across the country,” the statement added.
