Tag: Bandits

FG declares 19 notorious bandit leaders wanted

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

The Nigerian Government through the Defence Headquarters has declared wanted no fewer than 19 notorious bandit leaders terrorising the North-West, North-East, and North-Central regions of the country. The military also placed a N5 million bounty on the bandit kingpins and urged the public to provide information that could lead to the arrest of the criminals to 09135904467. Those declared wanted include: Sani Dangote from Dumbarum village, Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State; Bello Turji (Fakai village, Zamfara State); Leko (Mozoj vIllage, Mutazu LGA, Katsina State); Dogo Nahali (Yar Tsamiyar Jno village,…

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NAF fighter jets hit Zamfara notorious bandit leader’s camp

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have launched a fresh attack on the enclave of Zamfara bandit leader, Bello Turji. Reports said the notorious bandit had narrowly escaped aerial bombardment on his home, Saturday afternoon. A source told Daily Trust that the fighter jet returned to the area around 9am on Monday, dropping at least two bombs. Meanwhile, bandits suspected to be from Turji’s camp launched an assault on travellers along Sokoto-Gusau road in Shinkafi, Monday morning. A resident of Shinkafi, Murtala Wadatau, said the armed men blocked the road…

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