Residents of the Bargaja community in Isa LGA, Sokoto State, have fled their homes after notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji ordered them to leave or be killed. A viral video shows hundreds of desperate women and children scrambling to board trucks with their belongings following persistent attacks.
Two local vigilantes died defending the community in a Sunday assault. The 32-year-old terror kingpin, wanted by the military with a N5 million bounty, has terrorised Zamfara, Sokoto, and Niger states for two decades. The army later convinced residents to return with a promise of protection.
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Bargaja was once a thriving agrarian community known for sweet potatoes and livestock, now reduced to fear.
Persistent attacks have destroyed farmlands, triggered livestock rustling, and displaced families.
The military’s bounty on Turji has not curbed his operations after four years.
Residents describe gunfire as routine, nights spent in fear, and constant uncertainty.
The Coalition of Northern Groups warns of a “failing security system” and eroded public confidence.
Security forces must intensify operations to dismantle Turji’s network and restore confidence, as displaced families hope for safety to return home.
Sources: Vanguard, Nigerian Army, Coalition of Northern Groups
