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Bandits leader Bello Turji reportedly establishes new base in Sokoto forest
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There are indications that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has established a new base.
The base is reportedly located in the Indaduwa Forest, approximately three kilometres northwest of the village of Bula, near the boundaries of Gundumi, Galadi, Maradun, and Raba in Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert in the Lake Chad Basin, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Sunday. He noted that the gang’s activities extend to areas bordering Galadi, Maradun, Gundumi, and Raba.
Makama stated that the new base, reportedly formed three weeks ago, has been linked to recent attacks in the region, including the blockade of the Isa-Marnona road.
He added that an ambush targeting security personnel on the Gundumi-Isa Road on December 21 was allegedly carried out by operatives from Turji’s new base.
According to the security expert, more than 40 individuals are currently believed to be held captive by Turji’s group in the Indaduwa Forest.
Makama explained that ransom payments are allegedly facilitated through informants stationed in Marnona and Gidan Rana near the Gundumi-Isa Road. Survivors recently freed from captivity reportedly confirmed the gang’s operations in the area.
“Sources suggest that the group operating from the Indaduwa Forest base has been responsible for ambushes, kidnappings, and other criminal activities targeting travellers and residents.
“Informants in Illela and Marnona have allegedly been aiding the gang by facilitating ransom payments and providing intelligence.
“Impeccable sources have identified two primary reasons for establishing this new camp: conflict with rival bandits and unresolved feuds.
“Turji has an ongoing rivalry with the Maniya group, stemming from a longstanding feud inherited from his father, Rugga Chida. This feud led to a violent clash years ago, resulting in the death of Kachalla Dullun, a prominent Maniya figure.
“Turji reportedly views the new base as a strategic position to undermine the Maniya group’s operations in the Dutsin Gwauro area, which serves as their headquarters,” Makama explained.
Popular Hausa political praise singer, Muhammadu Buhari, popularly known as Kosan Waka, has passed away on Sunday at the age of 47.
Kosan Waka was widely known for his political praise songs, particularly in support of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Mourning the death, Governor Yusuf expressed grief over the loss, describing it as a painful one not only to the entertainment industry but to the wider community.
In a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the late singer as a patriotic son of Katsina State whose music made a significant impact on political communication, cultural promotion and public enlightenment in Kano and beyond.
According to the statement, Kosan Waka died on Sunday and was scheduled to be buried at 5 p.m. in his hometown of Tsanni village, Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular juju artist Saint Janet has passed away.
Although details surrounding the circumstances of the artist’s death remain limited at the time of filing this report, news of the passing has begun circulating on social media, with fans, colleagues, and well-wishers expressing shock and paying tribute to the late musician.
Saint Janet was widely recognized for contributions to the juju music genre and earned a loyal fan base through energetic performances and a unique musical style.
Family members and close associates have yet to release an official statement regarding the cause of death or funeral arrangements.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.
Nigerian musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he doesn’t any of his children to pursue a career in music.
Speaking in a recent episode of The Vibe podcast, the father of six explained that the reason he won’t encourage any of his children to do music is because of his own experience.
He revealed that his second daughter, Hailey Veronica Adeleke, is already leaning towards music and has good voice but he’s skeptical about supporting her.
“I don’t want any of my children to pursue music. My second daughter [Hailey] is already leaning towards music. She is the life of the party. She behaves just like me. She actually has a good voice.
“But I know what I went through. Can you go through what I go through? Knowing what I have been through, I’m skeptical about encouraging any of my children to do music,” he said.
Davido, however, added, “But because my parents and my family eventually allowed me chase me dreams, I would never want to block any of my children from chasing their dreams. And if they are good, why not?
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