‘We’re ready for peace, war’ – Bandit kingpin, Bello Turji dares Nigerian govt

Bandit leader, Bello Turji has reportedly claimed work for caller attacks connected information operatives successful parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states, portion expressing willingness to prosecute successful dialog with the government.

The improvement was disclosed successful a video circulating connected societal media and reportedly recorded connected June 20, 2026.

According to the video, which was delivered successful Hausa, a masked antheral believed to beryllium Turji appeared alongside equipped individuals dressed successful military-style camouflage and spoke astir ongoing clashes successful parts of the North-West.

In the recording, the talker alleged that immoderate communities had been subjected to attacks and livestock seizures successful areas including Shinkafi successful Zamfara State and Sabon Birni successful Sokoto State.

“Some radical who are chasing distant our livestock are sidesplitting our guiltless brothers and sisters, radical who person done thing wrong, successful places specified arsenic Shinkafi successful Zamfara State, Sabon Birni successful Sokoto State and different surrounding areas,” the talker said.

He further claimed that members of his radical had carried retired retaliatory attacks against those they accused of targeting their communities.

“Allah granted america triumph implicit these radical who are carrying retired these operations and driving distant our livestock,” helium stated.

The talker besides addressed the anticipation of bid negotiations with authorities, saying his radical was w...