Suspected bandits linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji have reportedly invaded Sardauna community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, raising fresh concerns over the safety of residents.
The development was brought to public attention by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering North-West Nigeria, in a post on X, where he called on security agencies to urgently intervene.
According to the report, Turji and his armed men were said to be operating within the community, prompting fears of possible attacks, killings and destruction of property.
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The reported presence of the bandits has heightened security concerns in Sabon Birni and surrounding communities, which have experienced repeated attacks, kidnappings and other violent activities.
Bello Turji is among the notorious bandit leaders operating across Sokoto and Zamfara States, with his network linked to several attacks on rural communities, abductions and the disruption of farming and other economic activities.
However, the reported invasion has yet to be independently confirmed by security authorities as of the time of filing this report
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