Dreaded Terrorist Bello Turji Confirms Negotiation To End Violence, Surrender Arms
Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has confirmed that he is negotiating with authorities to end violence and insecurity in parts of Zamfara and neighbouring states.
Turji, in a video which surfaced online on Thursday, said the negotiations were aimed at fostering lasting peace to allow farmers and herders to coexist peacefully and go about their livelihoods without fear of violence or harassment.
Turji who spoke in Hausa Language in the video posted by counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, said, “What we want is peace — peace that will enable Fulani herders and Hausa farmers to live without fear or oppression.”
He, however, launched a scathing attack on his staunch critic, Sheikh Murtala Bello Asada, who had recently dismissed reports of any negotiations between the terrorist leader and government representatives.
Turji accused the Islamic cleric of deliberately misleading the public.
“You sit in the hall (mosque) surrounded by people and on social media saying there are no talks. If you are brave, come and lead the security forces to arrest me yourself since that is what you always preach,” he said.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
