‘You’re a dead man walking’ – Nigerian military fires back at Bello Turji

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has described notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji as “a dead man walking.”

DHQ issued the warning in reaction to Bello’s threats to attack communities in Zamfara State unless his detained brother and associates are released.

Speaking during a press briefing, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, said the Nigerian military is determined to neutralise all terrorists in the country.

Buba said: “From January to December 31, 2024, over 1000 terrorist leaders and commanders, along with their replacements, have been eliminated in our operations.

“We assure you that a similar fate awaits others, including Bello Turji.

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“Indeed, Bello Turji is merely a dead man walking. It would be insulting to try to join issues and words with a terrorist.

“Before him, there were other terrorists who boasted that they would deal with security forces.

“Today they are all taken out. We will do the same with other terrorist leaders like him.

“I am confirming to you that we have buried many of them on the battlefield because that is their date. So the remaining ones, including Bello Turji, are dead men walking.”