There are conflicting reports that Nigeria’s most dreaded and notorious bandit, Bello Turji, has been captured finally
It was gathered that he was captured in Zamfara few hours ago which has remained his fortress by the Military
In recent days the military had intensified an onslaught on his stronghold in Zamfara during so many of his commanders and foot soldiers were eliminated
lt was learnt that he made a last-minute efforts to rally support from fellow bandits commanders, but each of them turned his entreaties down.
Though the military high command on Tuesday denied his capture but some of the people in the known said he has been moved to Abuja for further interrogation
If the news is true , the development is seen as a significant victory in the fight against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria.
Similar news of his arrest in the past were quickly denied by the bandit who posted several videos of his existence
During his reign , he killed hundreds of people and received millions of Naira in ransom and also rustled thousands of cows
He recently imposed heavy taxes on several communities in Zamfara State
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