SECRET EXPOSED! Bello Turji Names Minister And Governor Behind Politicizing Insecurity
In a recent video statement, the infamous terrorist leader Bello Turji has accused Zamfara State’ s Governor Dauda Lawal and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, of exploiting the ongoing insecurity in the region for political gain. Turji, who is believed to have fled Zamfara due to intensified military operations against terrorist factions, outlined his conditions for achieving peace in the troubled state.
Turji asserted that stability could be restored if security forces and local vigilante groups ceased their attacks on the Fulani people in Zamfara and surrounding areas. He emphasized that the current situation is not merely a result of local governance but rather a longstanding issue that predates both Lawal and Matawalle’ s tenures. In his video, which surfaced on Monday, Turji was seen perched on a new motorcycle, armed with a gun, while another weapon was positioned next to an unidentified individual filming him.
The terrorist leader criticized the ongoing blame game between Lawal and Matawalle, who is now serving as the Minister of State for Defence. He claimed that their mutual accusations of terrorism sponsorship are politically motivated and do not reflect genuine concern for the citizens of Zamfara.
Turji urged the public to recognize that both politicians are primarily focused on their own interests rather than those of the people they represent. He questioned the integrity of past governors, including Matawalle and Abdulaziz Yari, suggesting that none had truly supported their cause, asserting that divine intervention is their only sponsor.
Turji traced the roots of armed conflict in Zamfara back to former governor Ahmed Yerima’ s administration, during which he claimed that grazing reserves were sold off and violence against the Fulani people was legitimized. He noted that while previous administrations attempted to address these issues— such as Muhmud Shinkafi’ s efforts and Yari’ s empowerment of vigilante groups— the problems persist.
Highlighting the limited time both Matawalle and Lawal have spent in office— four years and two years respectively— Turji stated that only divine will can bring an end to the violence plaguing Zamfara. He called for collaboration among all parties involved to foster peace and halt what he described as a bloodbath in the region. Turji expressed a defiance against military action, asserting that fear of death does not deter them from their activities.
Turji confirmed the death of Halilu Sububu, whom he described as a mentor. He suggested that Sububu’ s passing would further motivate younger members of their faction to persist in their violent activities against civilians. Turji expressed his sorrow, noting that Sububu’ s killing is part of a larger trend of violence directed at the Fulani community across multiple states, including Sokoto, Katsina, and Niger.
Turji accused government forces of attempting to exterminate the Fulani people while asserting that divine protection has shielded them from complete destruction. He concluded by reiterating that unless attacks on their community cease, they will persist in their violent actions regardless of governmental efforts to quell them.
Attempts to reach Governor Dauda Lawal’ s spokesperson and Minister Ahmad Dan- Wudil for comments on Turji’ s allegations were unsuccessful as their phone lines remained unresponsive. The situation in Zamfara continues to be a source of concern as both local leaders and terrorist factions engage in a dangerous cycle of violence and political maneuvering.
