We’re monitoring Bello Turji – Sokoto govt assures residents

The Sokoto State Government has urged residents to remain calm, saying it is closely monitoring security developments following reports that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has acquired advanced weapons and hired mercenaries to train his fighters.
Speaking to journalists, Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s Special Adviser on Security Matters, retired Col. Ahmed Usman, said security agencies were aware of activities in banditry-prone areas and were taking steps to address any threats.
“Security is a continuous process, and as a government, we take every intelligence report seriously. We are working closely with the military, police, intelligence agencies and other security formations to ensure...