Fear in Sokoto as Suspected Bello Turji Fighters Reportedly Invade Sardauna Community

Residents of Sardauna community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have reportedly come under threat following claims that suspected bandits loyal to notorious kingpin Bello Turji have entered the area.

The development was disclosed by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering North-West Nigeria, in a post on X, where he called for urgent intervention by security agencies.

Bakatsine alleged that Turji and his men were currently in Sardauna, raising concerns about the safety of residents and neighbouring communities.

He urged security agencies to respond swiftly to prevent possible loss of lives and destruction of property.

The report has renewed concerns over the security situation in Sabon Birni and other parts of Sokoto State, where rural communities have repeatedly faced attacks by armed groups.

Bello Turji is a notorious bandit leader whose network has been linked to killings, kidnappings and attacks on communities across parts of the North-West, particularly Sokoto and Zamfara states.

The activities of armed groups in the region have also disrupted farming and other economic activities, while repeated attacks and abductions have forced some residents to flee their homes.

However, the reported presence of Turji and his fighters in Sardauna has not been independently confirmed in the information available in the supplied report. No official response from the police or other security agencies was included.