Terrorism: Bandit Kingpin Says He's Ready For Peace Or War

Notorious Zamfara bandit kingpin Bello Turji has stated that he is ready for peace or war while voicing his disapproval over the recent bombardment of his residence by the military.

An air raid had been conducted by the Nigerian Air Force after receiving intelligence at the Fakai area of Shinkafi, following which some armed bandits from Turji’s camp were neutralised.

According to PRNigeria, Turji has now accused the government of breaking the peace pact they had with him in stopping banditry.

Bello Turji

The report says that the bandit kingpin was heard in an audio conversation expressing his anger with government officials and community leaders.

Turji stated that there had not been attacks in the last five months since his truce with the federal government but now he felt betrayed after his home had been attacked by the military.

“Peace is priceless and I am ready to be a peace advocate unless the government wants me to be a warmonger.

“I am ready for either peace or war. Whatever the government wants, we can give it in multitude", he reportedly said in the audio.