Troops kill Turji’s son, many terrorists in Zamfara

The Military High Command has confirmed the killing of the son of a notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji, in a recent clearance operation on his stronghold in Zamfara State.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Buba said the terrorist leader’s son was killed alongside scores of other terrorists during a coordinated operation between troops of Operation Fansan Yamma and the air component in Zamfara State.

Buba added that the operation was conducted along Shinkafi, Kagara, Fakai, Moriki, Maiwa and Chindo areas of Zamfara State on Friday, January 17.

He said the intensity of troops’ firepower resulted in high terrorist casualties and their logistics hub destroyed.

The defence spokesman stated: “The operations also resulted in the rescue of several kidnapped hostages held captive by Bello Turji.

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“The terrorist leader, Bello Turji, in a gross cowardly act escaped abandoning his son and combatants.”

Buba said the troops also destroyed another terrorist kingpin camp, known as Idi Mallam, in Zango Kagara Forest, killing three terrorists and apprehending three suspected collaborators.

He noted that the troops recovered two machine guns and one AK47 Rifle with a magazine containing 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.

“Buba added: Other things the troops recovered were 61 rustled cattle and 44 sheep among other sundry items.

“Troops are sustaining the onslaught against the terrorist.

“Overall, the troops continued to demonstrate commitment to the safety and protection of all citizens across the country.”

The Star