Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji’s men strike Sokoto community

Suspected bandits loyal to notorious kingpin Bello Turji have reportedly invaded Sardauna community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, triggering calls for urgent security intervention.

The development was disclosed in a post on X by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering North-West Nigeria, who raised concerns over the safety of residents in the community and neighbouring settlements.

In the post, Bakatsine said Turji and his men were currently in Sardauna, urging security agencies to urgently intervene to prevent loss of lives and destruction of property.

The reported presence of the armed group has renewed concerns over the security situation in Sabon Birni and other parts of Sokoto State, which have experienced repeated attacks.

His network has been linked to several attacks on rural communities, killings, kidnappings and the disruption of farming and other economic activities.

Residents of communities in the region have continued to face threats from armed groups, with attacks and abductions contributing to displacement and insecurity.