Bandits leader Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck in Zamfara

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Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly killed about 44 security personnel, including 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers, in a deadly ambush near Shinkafi Local Government, Zamfara State.

The attack was revealed in a post by security analyst, Bakatsine on X yesterday.

According to Bakatsine, the insurgents also burnt a military vehicle during the assault.

“Bello Turji reportedly killed 40 JTF members and four soldiers near Shinkafi LG, Zamfara State, burning a military vehicle,” Bakatsine wrote.

Turji also released a video showing the execution of ex-bandit ,Bashari Maniya, accusing him of helping security forces after abandoning banditry.

Authorities are yet to officially confirm the incident at the time of filing this report.

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