Bello Turji
NigeriaterroristMale2.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bello Turji is a wanted terrorist figure whose associates were urged to be reported to the authorities following military successes in the region.
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Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader whose fighters are reportedly conducting weapons training in Sokoto State.
Bello Turji's Fighters Undergo Weapons Training in SokotoNigeria· 2026-06-21
Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader whose threats have caused many residents to flee to Niger Republic.
Sokoto Residents Flee to Niger RepubliNigeria· 2026-01-17
Bello Turji is alleged to be the leader of the bandits responsible for the attack in Bargaja village.
Two killed in bandit attack on Sokoto communityNigeria· 2026-01-14Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader who denies receiving money during peace talks with the Zamfara State Government.
I’ve never had N5m, says bandit leader TurjiNigeria· 2025-12-15
Bello Turji is another notable leader of the criminal gangs in Nigeria's north-west.
A guide to the different groups causing chaos
United Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Bello Turji is identified as the leader of a gang involved in violent clashes with local defense forces in Nigeria.
مقتل 100 مسلح في نيجيريا
United Arab Emirates· 2025-06-27
Bello Turji is a notorious bandit who narrowly escaped during a violent clash with the Zamfara Civilian Protection Guard.
Many feared dead as Bello Turji’s group, Zamfara guards clashNigeria· 2025-06-24
Bello Turji, long considered one of the most dangerous and elusive bandit leaders in the region, has maintained a brutal reign marked by mass abductions, killings, and attacks on civilian settlements.
Air strike killed top Bello Turji's aide, fighters in SokotoNigeria· 2025-05-19
Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader who has threatened residents in Sokoto State, causing widespread panic.
FG makes U-turn, endorses Senate security summitNigeria· 2025-05-12
Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader who has reportedly forced residents of Bafarawa town to flee their homes.
Bello Turji's threats force residents to flee Sokoto communitiesNigeria· 2025-05-11
Bandit leader Bello Turji continues to control communities under his grip in the North-West.
Insecurity and incompetence of security chiefsNigeria· 2025-04-27
Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader linked to numerous attacks and killings.
Security chiefs under fire over mass killingsNigeria· 2025-04-20
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji had been disguising himself as a woman, wearing a hijab to evade arrest.
Resurgent terror attacks unsettle NorthNigeria· 2025-04-12
Bello Turji, a bandit leader, was reported to have killed multiple individuals in Sokoto State.
Terrorism: Time to re-strategiseNigeria· 2025-04-10
Bello Turji is described as a notorious bandit kingpin linked to terrorism activities in Nigeria.
Court dismisses four Bello Turji‘s associates bail applicationNigeria· 2025-03-14
The notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, imposed a N25m levy on some villages in the state.
Why military can’t stop northerners from paying levies to bandits — Retired generalsNigeria· 2025-03-02
Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader being actively tracked by the Nigerian military.
Bello Turji hiding, we are tracking him – MilitaryNigeria· 2025-02-24
The notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has been sighted in eastern Sokoto, where he has reportedly imposed a ₦25 million levy on villages.
Lawmaker confirms bandit kingpin Bello Turji's presence in Sokoto forestNigeria· 2025-02-21
Bello Turji is mentioned as one of the bandit leaders that the troops are tasked to eliminate.
COAS gives troops one month to crush Turji, other banditsNigeria· 2025-02-20
Bello Turji is a notorious terrorist whose associates were targeted in the military operations.
Military kills terrorist commanders, sacks 40 in Sokoto, Zamfara hideoutsNigeria· 2025-02-13
Bello Turji is mentioned as a fleeing terrorist whose associates are being sought by the military.
Troops crush terrorist strongholds, kill kingpins in Zamfara, SokotoNigeria· 2025-02-12