The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has remained silent on the reappearance of terrorist kingpin Bello Turji, whose return has sparked fear among Sokoto State residents.
Papers News reports that in January 2025, the military announced the killing of Aminu Kanawa, Turji’s second-in-command, along with 31 other fighters and Turji’s son during counterterrorism operations. The DHQ also reported that troops inflicted serious injuries on Turji’s close associates, including his younger brother.
The military further stated that Turji fled during one of the operations, describing him as a coward for abandoning his son and fighters during the attack.