Troops Storm Bello Turji’s Camp, Neutralise Top Terrorist In Zamfara

Gusau, Zamfara State– Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Hadarin Daji, have raided the camp of notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji, in Zamfara State.

The military disclosed that Turji is now forced to live “in one hole or the other,” following the neutralization of many of his fighters.

Among the key successes of the operation was the elimination of Sani Rusu, a notorious terrorist kingpin, during an encounter at Bamamu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area.

The operation, conducted on January 4, 2025, also saw troops ambushing terrorist hideouts at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi Local Government Area, neutralizing several insurgents while others fled with fatal injuries.

In a statement, the spokesman for the brigade, Lt. Col. Abdullahi Abubakar, confirmed the successful missions, which were based on credible intelligence.

“Our troops remain resolute in the fight against terrorism, and we will continue to target criminal elements to ensure lasting peace in Zamfara State and the North West region,” he stated.

The statement read, “The operation also led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle and one G3 rifle, alongside 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 4 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 3 magazines and 3 motorcycles.

“In a separate operation, the Air component of Operation Fansan Yamma conducted air strikes on terrorists converging between Fakai and Kware area of Shinkafi LGA on December 30, 2024.

“This airstrike was launched in response to intelligence indicating that terrorists, led by Bello Turji, had convened a meeting in the area,” he said.

Abubakar explained that in a follow up operation on January 2, 2025, the air component further conducted air strikes at Maikaman Rini area of Sububu Forest in support of Operation Fansan Yamma ground troops operations against terrorists kingpin, Ibrahim Chumo’s camp in the area.

He said the troops also conducted offensive operations against Bello Turji’s camp in Chida area of Shinkafi on January 5, 2025.

“Aerial surveillance revealed the terrorists suffered significant casualties during these operations, with several terrorists injured and their hideouts destroyed.

Abubakar assured that operation Fansan Yamma remains committed to neutralizing all terrorist threats across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operation and assures the public of its determination to maintain peace and security in the region.

“The Joint Task Force encourages continued cooperation from the community towards the achievement of its mandate,” he added.