Kehinde Fajobi
The Nigerian Military has dismissed threats by notorious terrorist commander Bello Turji, labelling him “a dead man walking” following his warnings to attack Zamfara communities unless his detained brother and other allies are freed.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed this on Tuesday, asserting that Turji and other terrorist leaders face imminent elimination.
“From January to 31 December 2024, we have eliminated over 1,000 terrorist leaders, commanders, and their replacements. A similar fate awaits others, including Bello Turji,” Buba stated.
He added, “It would be insulting to engage in a war of words with a terrorist. Before him, other terrorists boasted about defeating security forces, and today, they are all gone. The same will happen to Turji and his likes.”
Referring to recent military precision strikes, Buba reaffirmed the success of the Christmas Day bombing of Lakurawa terrorist enclaves, which neutralised several militants and destroyed their logistics.
He dismissed criticism from those questioning the operation, calling it “terrorist propaganda.”
“The first casualty of war is the truth. Terrorists and their collaborators will spread falsehoods to discredit our operations. It’s crucial not to give in to their propaganda,” he said.
Buba stressed the importance of public support for the military’s efforts, concluding, “This is a Nigerian war for Nigerians, and we will not relent.”