Bandit leader, Bello Turji threatens violence over arrest of ally, Bako Wurgi

The notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has issued a series of threats following the arrest of his close associate, Bako Wurgi. Wurgi is a key lieutenant in Turji’s camp and is instrumental in ransom negotiations and collections of hostages captured. Security analyst and Counter-insurgency in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, said Wurgi’s arrest infuriated Turji. Makama [...]Bandit leader, Bello Turji threatens violence over arrest of ally, Bako Wurgi

Daily Post Nigeria Bandit leader, Bello Turji threatens violence over arrest of ally, Bako Wurgi Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Metro Bandit leader, Bello Turji threatens violence over arrest of ally, Bako Wurgi Published on December 17, 2024 By Seun Opejobi The notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has issued a series of threats following the arrest of his close associate, Bako Wurgi. Wurgi is a key lieutenant in Turji’s camp and is instrumental in ransom negotiations and collections of hostages captured. Security analyst and Counter-insurgency in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, said Wurgi’s arrest infuriated Turji.

Makama said Turji has “already contacted influential figures in the Shinkafi area like the village heads/chiefs, threatening to attack their communities to ensure they secure Wurgi’s release from security services.” The publication said Turji also pledged to “spend any amount of money or livestock necessary to ensure that Wurgi is released.” He is said to have a significant number of people and livestock under his control, and he has declared his willingness to use them as leverage to force authorities into compliance.

DAILY POST had reported a few days ago that troops of the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, arrested Wurgi also known as Baka NaGarba. Wurgi, who is a known arms dealer and notorious bandit leader, is suspected to be responsible for the murder of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Mohammad Bawa, in Sokoto State. Related Topics: Bako Wurgi Bello Turji Don't Miss Ebonyi Govt arrests Man for flouting Executive order, taxing seller of perishable items You may like Bello Turji-led terror group kills nine, abducts scores in Sokoto community Locals foil attack by suspected Bello Turji’s gang in Zamfara Nigerian soldiers, Bello Turji-led bandits in gun battle at Sabon Birni, Sokoto Renounce criminal activities – Lakurawa warns Bello Turji Defence Minister Badaru orders troops to arrest Bello Turji Notorious bandit, Bello Turji has to be eliminated – Buhari’s ex-aide Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd.