Notorious Bandit Leader Bello Turji Releases New Video Amid Death Rumours, Claims Responsibility for Attacks on Soldiers

 Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has resurfaced in a newly released video, dismissing widespread rumours of his death and boasting about recent attacks on Nigerian security forces.

In the video circulating across social media platforms, Turji appeared alive and in good health, directly addressing reports that he had been killed during ongoing military operations targeting bandit enclaves in Nigeria's North-West region. The fugitive warlord used the footage to reassure his followers and supporters that he remains active despite intensified security crackdowns.

Turji, who has been linked to numerous violent attacks and mass killings across parts of Zamfara, Sokoto, and neighbouring states, also claimed responsibility for recent assaults on military personnel. In the recording, he celebrated what he described as victories against security forces, alleging that several soldiers were killed during clashes with his fighters.

According to reports, the video emerged shortly after speculation spread online suggesting that the notorious bandit kingpin had been eliminated during military offensives. However, the latest footage appears intended to counter those claims and demonstrate that he remains at large.

The development has sparked renewed concerns among residents of affected communities, many of whom continue to face threats from armed bandit groups operating across the region. Security analysts say the video may be aimed at boosting the morale of Turji's fighters while challenging ongoing efforts by Nigerian security agencies to dismantle criminal networks in the North-West.

Nigerian military authorities have yet to issue an official response to the latest video. However, security operations against armed groups in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, and neighbouring states have continued in recent months as authorities intensify efforts to restore peace to the region.

Turji remains one of Nigeria's most wanted bandit leaders and has been accused of orchestrating numerous attacks on civilians, security personnel, and communities across the North-West.