I’m Not Afraid To Die,’ Wanted Bandit Leader, Turji, Speaks From Hideout

Bello Turji, a notorious bandit kingpin declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, has boldly challenged security forces, stating that he is unafraid of being killed.

In a recently released video lasting five minutes and forty seconds, Turji called for dialogue with the federal government to resolve the ongoing armed violence in Zamfara State.

He confirmed the killing of his superior, Halilu Sububu, but asserted that this would not deter him.

Turji expressed his willingness to surrender and lay down arms if the government engages in dialogue with him, suggesting that peaceful negotiations could be a solution to the conflict.

He said, “Sadists, who claimed that we are about to be killed, we are very sure that we are not in the world to stay for eternity. We are always ready to be killed.

“Killings have not started today; people were being killed since the era of past prophets. We are not afraid to die; we are not afraid of bombs.

“But you have not yet understood our message. People of Zamfara, when you stop killing our kinsmen; we will allow yours to live.

“Governor Dauda Lawal and Bello Matawalle will not help. I want the people of Zamfara to understand that they are just politicians without the interest of the people of Zamfara in their hearts.

“When Matawalle was the governor, who was sponsoring us? When Abdulaziz Yari was the governor, who was sponsoring us? Nobody is sponsoring us except God.

“It was during the administration of Yerima that the government sold out the grazing reserve and legalised the killing of the Fulanis.

“When Muhmud Shinkafi came on board, he tried unsuccessfully to address the problem. Abdulaziz Yari came and empowered the vigilantes, but we are still struggling.

“This is why we are calling on all of you to come and collaborate with us for peace to reign and stop the bloodbath in Zamfara. Guns and airstrikes will not stop us because we are not afraid of death.

“Kachallah Halilu Sububu is not the first person to be killed; several others were killed. The killing of Halilu Sububu will not deter us from doing what we are doing unless you stop killing our brothers in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, and Niger states.

“Your only plan is to exterminate the Fulani race while God has been protecting us. Even if you kill us, it’s God who ordained that to happen, but it’s not by your power.”

Breaking: House of Reps Majority Leader, Doguwa Arrested In Kano

 

Alhassan Ado Doguwa, House of Representative Leader has been arrested by the police in Kano.

 Mr Doguwa was arrested over alleged role in the killing of several persons and burning of the secretariat of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) during the just concluded polls.

A Police source said Doguwa was picked up at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) while about to board a flight to Abuja.

The source said that the report obtained from the police in Tudun Wada, alleged that Doguwa personally led the thugs that set ablaze the NNPP secretariat where at least two persons were burnt to death.

“He also (allegedly) used the pistol of his orderly and fired at several persons. So we have arrested him in connection to murder and arson.

The source, who is very familiar with the investigation and asked not to be named, said “He is currently cooling off in the state Criminal Investigation Department.”

The police in Kano had confirmed that at least two persons were killed at the campaign secretariat of the NNPP in Tudun Wada after the secretariat was set ablaze.

Doguwa had at a press briefing with journalists before his arrest denied any culpability and said he learnt that police were looking for him but he had not received any formal invitation.

He also denied allegations that he shot at several individuals in the fracas that broke out, saying he does not own a gun nor does he know how to fire one.

“I never held a gun. I don’t even know how to hold a gun. I also never held any weapon throughout the election,” he said.

 

Buhari Is An Exceptional Leader – Bola Tinubu Says As He Visit Aso Villa

 

Former Lagos state governor and National leader of All Progressive Congress (APC) has described president Buhari as an exceptional leader

Tinubu made this statement during his visit to Aso Villa this weekend

According to the former Lagos State Governor, he was at the villa to thank the President for visiting him in London where he sought medical treatment.

“I came to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for visiting me in London when I had a knee surgery. He demonstrated empathy. He is an exceptional leader,” he said.