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In a decisive escalation of military operations against banditry in Northwest Nigeria, combined ground and air forces have intensified their offensive against the stronghold of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, who is now reportedly on the run. The coordinated assaults targeted strategic locations in Fakai, a notorious enclave within the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, long identified as a safe haven for the bandit kingpin and his associates.
According to PRNigeria, the latest military successes stem from proactive intelligence-sharing and early warning systems, which enabled the evacuation of civilians from high-risk zones, thereby minimizing collateral damage. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) executed a series of precision airstrikes, dismantling key hideouts and significantly weakening Turji’s operational capabilities.
Simultaneously, elite troops from Operation Hadarin Daji and the special forces unit of Operation Fansan Yamma have strategically positioned themselves along critical escape routes near Badarawa, Chida, Fakai, and surrounding communities. There are indications that a significant number of Turji’s associates, including high-profile lieutenants and possibly family members, were neutralized in the targeted strikes.
A credible defence intelligence source disclosed to PRNigeria that the ongoing operations are part of a deliberate and sustained campaign aimed at the complete eradication of bandit leaders and their networks…
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