Bello Turji’s deputy, 33 terrorists killed in north-west operations – DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to Bello Turji, a “notorious terrorist leader”.

Edward Buba, director of defence media operation, said in a statement on Wednesday that the troops also inflicted severe injuries on Dosso, Turji’s younger brother; Danbokolo, one of his closest allies; and several other commanders.

“Sequel to the ongoing military onslaught on terrorists in the North West region between 20-21 January 2025, troops of operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised the second-in-command of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, namely Aminu Kanawa,” the statement reads.
“The troops also inflicted terminal injuries on some of Bello Turji’s close allies, namely: Dosso (Bello Turji’s younger brother) and Danbokolo (one of Turji’s closest allies).
“Additionally, troops neutralised several of Bello Turji’s key commanders, namely: Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba, and Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe, among others.”

Buba said troops also killed over 24 fleeing terrorists from Turji’s camp around Gebe and Isa LGA in Sokoto state, as well as Gidan Rijiya in Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara state.

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