Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji has threatened to cause havoc following the arrest of his close ally, Bako Wurgi.
Wurgi is a key lieutenant in Turji’s camp and is instrumental in ransom negotiations and collections of hostages captured.
According to security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, Wurgi’s arrest infuriated Turji.
Makama said Turji has “already contacted influential figures in the Shinkafi area like the village heads/chiefs, threatening to attack their communities to ensure they secure Wurgi’s release from security services.”
Makama in a post on his X page, said Turji also pledged to “spend any amount of money or livestock necessary to ensure that Wurgi is released.”
https://x.com/ZagazOlaMakama/status/1868727441113727230
He is said to have a significant number of people and livestock under his control, and he has declared his willingness to use them as leverage to force authorities into compliance.
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Troops of the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, arrested Wurgi also known as Baka NaGarba recently.
Wurgi, who is a known arms dealer and notorious bandit leader, is suspected to be responsible for the murder of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Mohammad Bawa, in Sokoto State.
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.
