A notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has been sighted in the Isa and Sabon Birni axis of Sokoto State, where he has reportedly imposed a ₦25 million levy on villages, according to a state lawmaker.
The revelation was made by Aminu Boza, a member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, during a press briefing on Tuesday. Boza raised the alarm and called for urgent action to address Turji’s activities in the region.
“Bello Turji is currently in the Isa and Sabon Birni axis of Sokoto. He has even imposed a ₦25 million levy per village in some communities,” Boza stated.
The lawmaker’s warning aligns with reports from counter-insurgency analyst Makama Zagazola, who has been monitoring Turji’s movements in the Lake Chad region.
Boza urged security agencies and local authorities to take decisive action against Turji and other bandits terrorizing communities in Sokoto State.
“It is crucial for security operatives to intensify their operations and ensure the safety of residents in the affected areas,” he added.