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Terrorist Kingpin, Turji In Panic Over Renew Military Operations In N’West– CDS

U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with General Christopher Musa, Chief of the Defense Staff of Nigeria, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., January 19, 2024. (DOD photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Nieves)

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has revealed that the wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji is in a state of panic due to the intensified military operations against terrorists in the North West region of Nigeria.

Gen. Musa who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during the agency’s inaugural Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja attributed Turji’s distress to the recent killing of Halilu Buzu and several other high-ranking terrorist commanders.

He noted that these developments have created a ripple effect, instilling fear within Turji’s camp and prompting signs of desperation from the notorious gang leader.

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Musa’s comments highlight the effectiveness of the ongoing military offensive in the North West, as security forces ramp up efforts to dismantle terrorist networks that have long plagued the region.

The CDS emphasized that the renewed military action aims to restore peace and security, showcasing the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces to combating terrorism.

He said, “You can see from the action that he is taking, you will know that he is in a state of panic.

“He used to be emboldened to go and talk and talk as if he is the only one in charge.

Now he knows he is not in charge. He knows it is a matter of time because Halilu Buzu that was killed was his master.

“So now that he knows his commander is gone, he knows he is next and so all that he is doing now is mere noise-making.”

The CDS said that the terrorist kingpin had already crossed the line.

He said that while the military operations would continue, many of the terrorists would continue to go down.

According to him, insecurity has dragged on for a long time because of poverty, illiteracy, and lack of good governance within those general areas.

“So they have a large population of youths not doing anything.

The more we take them out, more are joining them and then you remember, we have 1,500 kilometers border with Niger Republic.

“We have another border with Benin Republic and so a lot of people filter in and out within Nigeria.

“So efforts are being made to ensure that we secure those borders to deny them the ability to move in,” he said.

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