🚨 In a stunning revelation, infamous bandit leader Bello Turji has confirmed that he held peace negotiations with officials of the Zamfara State government during the tenure of former Governor Bello Matawalle — who currently serves as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence.
Turji, whose group has been linked to numerous attacks, kidnappings, and killings in the North-West, acknowledged the talks but flatly denied widespread claims that he was paid ₦30 million as part of the engagement.
Instead, he has called for the immediate arrest and investigation of those spreading the payment allegations, describing them as “false and malicious.
” The confirmation of the talks raises questions about the strategies used to address insecurity in Zamfara during Matawalle’s governorship, at a time when the region was grappling with intense banditry.
It also comes amid ongoing efforts by the current administration to tackle armed violence across the North-West, adding a new layer of complexity to national security discussions.
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