The Nigerian Army on Sunday confirmed that it has killed notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, his key ally Alhaji Shaudo Alku.
According to statement released posted via its official X account today, noting that it had rendered a significant blow to the group.
The statement reads: “In a significant blow to notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, his key ally Alhaji Shaudo Alku has been confirmed killed in an airstrike.
The statement noted that the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama conducted the strike on May 18, 2025 targeting terrorists near Tunfa Primary School in Isa LGA, Sokoto State.
”Alku, invited from Niger Republic for a meeting, died alongside several men and unconfirmed commanders. This development is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist operations in the region”.
Further details will follow.
