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Nigerian troops, Turji Bello-led bandits in gun duel in Sokoto
Soldiers of the Nigerian Army engaged in a fierce battle with bandits led by infamous Turji Bello, Tuesday morning, near Bakin Gulbi, close to Tungar Yakuba in Sokoto State.
Counter-terrorism publication, which focuses on the Lake Chad area, Zagazola Makama, reported that the gun duel also involved residents of Gatawa.
According to Makama, “Intense fighting has erupted early this morning, starting around 6:00 a.m., as residents of Gatawa and Nigerian soldiers engaged in a fierce battle with notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his fighters.
“Further updates on the situation are expected as both sides continue their fight.
“Prior to the attack, Bello Turji held a clandestine meeting in the village of Dan Tasakko, near Gatawa, shortly after sunset yesterday.
“Local sources say the meeting involved key figures from his network, raising alarms about potential security threats in the area.”
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