Bello Turji’s Hideout Exposed in Zamfara, Local Communities on Edge

Residents of Maradun communities in Zamfara State have raised alarms over the presence of notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his loyalists, who have reportedly been seen moving through various localities in the region. On the evening of January 19 and the morning of January 20, 2025, local eyewitnesses observed Turji’s men traveling by motorcycles, carrying casualties as they headed toward the Garsa/Kadanya area in the Bayanruwa hideout.

The bandits reportedly took a route passing through Galadi, Damaga, Rudunu, and Danbenchi. There have also been reports of sightings in the Rudunu, Bankamawa, and Farfaru areas within Faru District. This movement has raised concerns about escalating insecurity in the region.

Notorious Bandit Leader Bello Turji Moves Through Maradun Communities in Zamfara

Further intelligence suggests that Bello Turji, along with some of his associates, has set up a hideout at Garsa/Kadanya, where they are being hosted by Jummo Smally, a former rival of Turji. This development has sparked fear among local residents, who are wary of possible future attacks and the growing influence of Turji’s gang in the region.

The growing presence of the bandits has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of security measures in Zamfara, as the state struggles to contain the wave of criminal activity that has plagued its rural areas.

Zamfara Residents Report Bello Turji’s Men on the Move Amid Rising Bandit Activity

The increasing activity of Turji’s bandits in Maradun and surrounding communities has intensified calls for better security interventions. Local residents have expressed concern that the group’s movement through key locations like Rudunu and Danbenchi could lead to further violence and disrupt the peace of the area.

Despite these troubling developments, authorities have yet to comment on the situation. Efforts to reach the Zamfara state police spokesman for clarification have been unsuccessful at the time of this report.

Bello Turji’s Hideout Exposed in Zamfara, Local Communities on Edge

With Bello Turji’s hideout now identified in the Garsa/Kadanya area, local communities are growing increasingly anxious about the potential for more bandit raids. The fact that Turji, a well-known figure in the region’s criminal activities, is now reportedly collaborating with former rivals like Jummo Smally has raised concerns about the strength of his operations.

Residents are calling for immediate intervention to curb the rising banditry and restore security to the region, as the threat of further violence looms large.