Nigerian Army Kills Bello Turji’s Close Ally
The Nigerian Army has killed a strong and close ally of the wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, known as Alhaji Shaudo Alku.
According to a statement from the Army, Alku was killed in an airstrike carried out by the air component of Operation Fasan Yama on Sunday, May 18.
The insurgent was killed in an airstrike which targeted terrorists near Tunfa Primary School in Isa local government area of Sokoto State.
The statement added that several other terrorist commanders were also killed in the airstrike.
“In a significant blow to notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, his key ally Alhaji Shaudo Alku has been confirmed killed in an airstrike.
“The Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama conducted the strike on May 18, 2025, targeting terrorists near Tunfa Primary School in Isa LGA, Sokoto State.
“Alku, invited from Niger Republic for a meeting, died alongside several men and unconfirmed commanders. This development is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist operations in the region,” the statement read.
The Nigerian Army also promised to provide further details at a later date.
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