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NOTORIOUS BANDIT LEADER, BELLO TURJI, ORDERS SOKOTO VILLAGERS TO RELOCATE

January 13, 2026 • Dons Eze • 1 min read

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has started a raid to seize control of several villages in Sokoto State’s eastern district, beginning with a violent raid on Tidibale village in Isa LGA, last night. During the attack, residents were ordered to evacuate within 24 hours. Bargaja village, also in Isa LGA, was targeted days ago, in line with Turji’s stated intention to dominate much of the district.

What immediate steps are security forces and humanitarian agencies taking to protect displaced residents and prevent further escalation?

A video shows civilians fleeing their homes in the Tidibale area.

Dons Eze

DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.