Notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has reportedly launched a deadly attack on Tozai community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving five people dead and three others injured.
According to security analyst Bakatsine, who disclosed the incident through his official X handle, the attack occurred late Sunday night. "ALERT: Yesterday night, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his gang attacked Tozai community in Isa LGA, Sokoto State. Five people were killed and three others injured in the deadly invasion," he wrote.
Background on Bello Turji
Bello Turji is considered one of the deadliest terrorists operating in Nigeria's North West region. For several years, he has orchestrated numerous attacks across multiple states, causing widespread fear and insecurity among local communities.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding this latest attack on the Tozai community.
This incident adds to the growing list of bandit attacks in Nigeria's northern region, where armed groups continue to terrorize rural communities despite military operations aimed at curbing their activities.
The attack on Tozai follows similar recent incidents in Katsina, Kaduna, and Zamfara states, indicating a troubling pattern of continued insecurity in the region.
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