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Defence spokesman claims troops killed Bello Turji’s second in command, others in Zamfara

The Defence Headquarters claimed on Wednesday that troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed Aminu Kanawa, the second in command of notorious bandit leader in Zamfara State, Bello Turji.
The Director of Defence Media Operation, Major-Gen Edward Buba, said in a statement on Wednesday several of 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 were killed in the operations that took place in North-West between Monday and Tuesday
He added that Turji’s younger brother, Dosso and one of his closest allies identified as Danbokolo were injured in the operation.
The statement read: “Troops also neutralized another notable terrorist during the onslaught on Bello Turji’s Enclave around Fakai high ground. He is identified as Suleiman, and a loyalist of late notorious terrorist leader, Halilu Sububu.
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“The late Suleiman was leading a reinforcement team to rescue Bello Turji’s Camp which was in disarray when he was eliminated during the firefight.
“The death of Bello Turji’s second in command, close allies, commanders and combatants is a significant blow to the terrorist network in the NW of the country as well as their military and fighting capabilities.
“These groups of terrorists were notorious for numerous kidnappings and terrorist attacks across the NW, particularly in Zurmi, Shinkafi, Isa, and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas in Zamfara and Sokoto States.”
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