Troops of the Nigerian Army engaged in a fierce gun battle with bandits led by notorious gang leader Bello Turji early Tuesday near Bakin Gulbi, close to Tungar Yakuba in Sokoto State.
According to counter-terrorism publication Zagazola Makama, the fighting began around 6:00 a.m., with residents of Gatawa joining forces with the soldiers to repel Turji’s forces. The publication reported that both sides continued to exchange heavy gunfire.
Sources indicate that, prior to the confrontation, Turji held a clandestine meeting in Dan Tasakko, a village near Gatawa, shortly after sunset on Monday. Local sources suggest the gathering included key figures in Turji’s network, raising concerns of potential security threats in the region.
Further updates on the situation are anticipated as the battle unfolds.
