A new video allegedly featuring notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surfaced online, days after reports circulated claiming he had been killed.
In the video, the armed group leader reportedly dismissed rumors of his death and claimed to be alive and active. He also made several statements regarding recent security operations in Nigeria’s North-West region, including claims about attacks on security personnel.
The authenticity of the video and the claims made within it have not been independently verified by authorities at the time of this report. Nigerian security agencies have yet to issue an official response to the latest footage.
The emergence of the video has sparked fresh reactions on social media, with many Nigerians calling for official clarification regarding Turji’s status and the security situation in affected communities.
Bello Turji has long been linked to bandit activities in parts of northwestern Nigeria and has been the subject of multiple military operations over the years.