Security operatives have arrested Hamza Samaila Surudubu, a suspected gunrunner and arms carrier supplying weapons to terrorists operating in the North-West Nigeria, including notorious bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to Sokoto State Governor on security matters, Col Ahmed Usman (retd) on Friday in Sokoto.
Usman, while confirming the arrest, said a 35-year-old suspected ammunition courier identified as Hamza Samaila Surudubu had been apprehended by Sokoto State Community Guard Corps, SSCGC, Isa Division.
“The suspect was arrested today 20/02/2025 along Shinkafi Road. The suspect was arrested by SSCGC Isa Division and Civilian JTF.
“Preliminary investigation have indicated that Hamza Samaila was enroute to deliver arms and ammunition to Turji, Boka and Halilu Buzu.
“The case was transferred to security agencies for further investigation,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, a Sokoto State lawmaker, Aminu Almustapha Boza, has confirmed the presence of bandits kingpin, Bello Turji, in one of the forests in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Boza, who represents Sabon Birni local government in the state House of Assembly, confirmed that Turji has been collecting tax from the people in the area.
He said Turji had been sighted in eastern Sokoto, where he has reportedly imposed a N25 million levy on villages.
“Bello Turji is currently in the Isa and Sabon Birni axis of Sokoto. He has even imposed a ₦25 million levy per village in some communities,” Boza claimed.
The lawmaker called on security agencies and local authorities to double efforts against bandits.