The Nigerian military has vowed to smoke out terrorists kingpin, Bello Turji from his hideout after its troops in a joint operation eliminated a notorious bandit leader, Yellow Danbokkolo.
In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA, indicates that troops of Operation FASAN YAMA, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces supported by Air
components and other security agencies, conducted an intelligence based operation which led to engagement and elimination of bandits and fleeing terrorists.
According to the statement, during the encounter, a notorious terrorist kingpin, known as Yellow Danbokkolo, who for years has devastated residents of Eastern Sokoto, suffered serious gunshot wounds and later did from the injuries sustained during the fierce battle with the troops.
“It is believed that Yellow Danbokkolo was much more dreaded than Bello Turji as he masterminded the December 2021 arson on travellers in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, durin which all the passengers were burnt to death.
“In order to sustain his cruelty and heinous activities, Danbokkolo lived on endless bouts of pentazocine.
“Our exultant troops of Operation FASAN YAMA with this renewed resolve are on the hunt for Bello Turji, who has been in hiding.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to restoring normalcy in all parts of the country and, therefore, calls for the cooperation of all Nigerians in this drive,” the statement concluded.