Turji’s profile…

Turji was mentored by Halilu Subutu, who was also a notorious bandit leader terrorizing communities of Zamfara and Sokoto states, and Shehu Rekeb.He respected them because of their coordination and connections with other Sahelian terrorists #Turji, however, started building his criminal network with members of his close family who were mostly orphans & victims of police brutality, discrimination & injustice by local judges. He built his grievances on issue of “ self defense” against external forces ( Hausa tribe)

At least three #Ansaru leaders lost their lives after an explosive went off in their camp. The deceased were Bawa, Mallam and Salisu. Bawa was only top Fulani leader among the #Ansaru terror. It was said the incident happened in Damari forest in Katsina state. Details later Abdullah Makera who deputized Mallam Musa sustained a serious injury in his right leg. A local source said the explosive was mounted by a rival group suspected to be #BokoHaram fighters in collaboration with bandit leader identified as Baushe.