The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, says the Nigerian military was on top of its game in capturing wanted bandit leader Bello Turji and ensuring justice.
Oluyede also urged Nigerians to collaborate with the army and other security agencies by providing troops with timely information.
He made the statement on Thursday in Gusau, Zamfara State’s capital.
Briefing journalists at the headquarters of Operation Fansan Yamma, the army chief reaffirmed the forces’ resolve to securing Zamfara, promising that Turji will be destroyed shortly.
He stated that the wanted terrorist is currently on the run and should continue to do so.
“Bello Turji is on the run right now, and we’re following him everywhere he goes. “Let him keep running; it is only a matter of time before he is removed from space,” the army leader stated.
Oluyede reeled out the achievements of the Nigerian Army in the region, saying troops have killed several bandit leaders in the last few months.
He noted that troops are working hard to improve the security situation as well as secure lives and properties safely.
“We are pursuing them, and we intend to continue with that. It is the same thing with the fight against the bandits. In the last few months, we have killed prominent bandit leaders like Samaila, Boga, and the likes of Boderi. All those ones are dead.
“We are still pursuing them and to see how we can make the entire North-West very safe,” Oluyede said.
The army chief admitted that there were some challenges the troops faced in the theatre of operation. He, however, expressed optimism that they would surmount them.
Oluyede also urged Nigerians to collaborate with the army and other security agencies by providing troops with timely information.
Earlier, the army head reviewed the quarter guard under heavy security. Oluyede then proceeded to get an operational briefing from Theatre Commander Major General Oluyinka Soyele.
