Security Operatives Arrest Suspected Bello Turji’s Arms Supplier
Hamza Samaila Surudubu, a suspected gunrunner and arms carrier supplying weapons to terrorists operating in the North-West Nigeria including notorious bandits ‘ kingpin, Bello Turji, has been arrested.
Special Adviser to Sokoto State Governor on security matters, Col Ahmed Usman (retd), confirmed the arrest of the arms supplier.
Confirming the arrest, Usman said, “A 35-year-old suspected ammunition courier identified as Hamza Samaila Surudubu has been apprehended by Sokoto State Community Guard Corps, (SSCGC), Isa Division.
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” The suspect was arrested today 20/02/2025 along Shinkafi Road. SSCGC Isa Division and Civilian JTF detained the suspect.
According to preliminary findings, Hamza Samaila was traveling to Turji, Boka, and Halilu Buzu to receive weapons and ammunition.
” The case was transferred to security agencies for further investigation, “the statement said.
Meanwhile, a Sokoto State Lawmaker, Honourable Aminu Almustapha Boza, has confirmed the presence of Bandits kingpin, Bello Turji, in one of the forests in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The legislator, who represents the local government of Sabon Birni in the state House of Assembly, confirmed to our correspondent that Turji has been collecting taxes there.
According to him, infamous bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly imposed a 25 million levy on villages in eastern Sokoto.
“Bello Turji is currently located in the Sokoto axis between Sabon and Isa.” He has even imposed a ₦25 million levy per village in some communities”, Boza claimed.
Source: Channels TV
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