Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji, Rejoices After Killing Soldiers in New Video

Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji, Rejoices After Killing Soldiers in New Video

  • Bandit kingpin Bello Turji has claimed divine victory after a deadly attack on soldiers in Sokoto state
  • Turji expressed joy over the killing of military personnel in the attack launched by terrorists on June 20, 2026
  • Video evidence showed Turji celebrating success against those targeting his gang in Sokoto and neighbouring areas

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Sokoto State - Bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, said God gave his terrorist gang victory after the killing of soldiers in Isa local government area of Sokoto state.

Legit.ng reports that terrorists killed two soldiers and several others were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on a military vehicle conveying troops to the Bargaja community.

Bandit kingpin Bello Turji relishes deadly attack on soldiers
Bello Turji celebrates military deaths in Sokoto State. Photo credit: @DanKatsina50
Source: Facebook

Turji said he was excited that some of his enemies had been killed after terrorists attacked the village between 12.30 am and 3.00 am in the early hours of Saturday, June 20, 2026.

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As reported by Daily Trust, the bandit warlord stated this in a video contained in Facebook posts.

“We thank Allah for allowing us to witness this Saturday, June 20. After thanking Allah, in this country of ours, Nigeria, especially in some areas where we have been facing constant challenges.”
“God willing, Allah has granted us victory over those who have been rustling our livestock and killing our innocent brothers in some local government areas, including Isa, Zamfara, Sokoto State, Sabon Birni and other local government areas around.
“Allah granted us victory over these people carrying out operations against us and taking away our livestock. We have succeeded in killing some of them, and we have successfully recovered our livestock from their hands.”

Legit.ng reports that Turji claimed responsibility for attacks on security operatives in Sokoto and Zamfara states.

Turji threatened retaliation against government actions while expressing willingness to negotiate.

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Bello Turji celebrates military deaths in Sokoto massacre
“Allah has granted us victory”: Turji relishes military losses after attack
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Police kill notorious kidnap kingpin.

Recall that the Kebbi state police killed a suspected kidnapping gang leader during an operation in the Bagudo local government area.

Operatives rescue the abducted resident and arrest another suspect linked to the kidnapping. The investigation showed a gang of eight members, with firearms recovered at the scene.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Operation Fansan Yanma troops killed several bandits, including Ado Alero’s son, during a major operation in Zamfara State.

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Military spokesperson confirmed significant casualties among bandits during the operation on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The Nigerian Armed Forces Facebook page, however, claimed at least 65 terrorists were neutralised in the major operation.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 8 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria, where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.