Tag: Bello Turji

The Rise and Fall of Halilu Sububu: Bandit kingpin from Niger Republic who terrorized Northern Nigeria

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Halilu Sububu, a notorious bandit kingpin, met his end in a decisive military operation on September 12, 2024, marking a significant victory in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism.   Known for his vast criminal empire and links to other notorious figures such as Bello Turji, Halilu was a name that struck fear into the hearts of communities across northern Nigeria.   His death, however, may signal a turning point in the battle against banditry and insurgency in the region.   The reign of a ruthless kingpin Halilu Sububu wasn’t just…

Nigerian military declares Bello Turji, 18 other terror suspects wanted

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The Nigerian military has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them.   The details of the 19 terrorists are contained in a poster released by the Director of Defence Information at the Defence Headquarters, Jimmy Akpor.   The information on the poster revealed that the N5 million cash reward is for anyone who could provide information that could lead to the arrest of any of the wanted terrorists.   The wanted persons are notorious bandits/terrorists that have been terrorising Katsina, Sokoto and…