
Turji’s ranks are deeply unsettled, according to Gen. Musa, because of the military operation against terrorists that is currently taking place in the northwest of Nigeria.
Following the recent deaths of his partner Halilu Buzu and numerous other commanders within his network, infamous terrorist leader Bello Turji is currently in a state of fear, according to General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Gen. Musa stressed that there is a great deal of dissatisfaction among Turji’s ranks as a result of the current military campaign against terrorists in Northwest Nigeria during an interview at the inaugural Annual International Lecture in Abuja on Thursday.
The terrorist leader’s unpredictable actions and valiant attempts to avoid capture, he said, are obvious signs of his panic in the face of constant military operations.
“The renewed military onslaught has sent shockwaves through Turji’s camp,” said General Musa.
“The recent eliminations of key figures in his organisation have left him scrambling and exposed.”
The Commander in Chief (CDS) conveyed the military’s ability to keep up pressure on terrorist organisations and said that coordinated actions across security services will go on until the impacted areas are once again peaceful and stable.
According to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Turji’s recent acts are symptoms of panic brought on by the death of terrorist commanders Halilu Buzu and others, which has caused anxiety in Turji’s camp.
His actions amply demonstrate that he is in a state of fear. He formerly felt empowered to speak as though he was the sole authority, but now he recognises he is not in control. He claimed Turji’s present acts are only noise in a desperate attempt to establish supremacy, adding, “The killing of Halilu Buzu, his mentor, has made him acutely aware that he is next.”
The CDS added that the terrorist mastermind has surpassed a crucial point. He promised that military operations would continue and that many terrorists would continue to be defeated.
He blamed issues including poverty, ignorance, and bad government for the region’s ongoing insecurity.
There are a lot of young people that are idle because of this environment. More people join their ranks as we remove some. Furthermore, there is frequent cross-border migration due to our 1,500-kilometer borders with the Niger Republic and the Benin Republic.”
“Efforts are underway to secure these borders and restrict their mobility,” he said.