The Digest:
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed on Thursday that Turji remains at large, and the military is continuing its search. He is a wanted figure in Nigeria's security landscape, with reports of his recent surrender and release of 32 kidnapped victims following alleged peace talks with Islamic clerics circulating. However, the Defence Headquarters refuted these claims, stating that Turji’s supposed submission is not true.
Key Points:
- Defence Headquarters denies reports of Bello Turji's surrender.
- Turji remains wanted for masterminding attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto.
- Recent claims of his release of 32 hostages amid peace talks are false.
- Turji's group continues to terrorize northern communities.
- Military forces maintain an active search for the bandit leader.
Sources: Daily Post
