Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has alleged that two former northern governors are responsible for fueling insecurity in the country, particularly in the North.
Turji made this allegation in a viral video which surfaced on Sunday, accusing past political leadership in Zamfara and Sokoto states of laying the foundation for the region’s long-running insecurity.
According to the bandit leader, he has participated in a series of peace meetings with the Zamfara State government during the administration of a former governor of the state.
The bandit leader, however, denied claims that he received N30 million or any material inducement to participate in the process.
At the time of filing this report, efforts made to get the reaction of both former governors were unsuccessful.
According to Vanguard, several sources close to the former governors insisted that the words of a terrorist should not be taken seriously or believed.
“Why would anyone want to place a premium on the words of a terrorist? Is it not clear that the terrorist is just trying to present himself as a victim? It is all lies,” one of the sources said.
Turji further alleged that former administrations armed vigilante groups, popularly known as ‘Yan Banga,’ which he claimed disproportionately targeted Fulani communities and escalated violence.
He specifically mentioned former Sokoto State governor and his former Zamfara State counterpart, calling for their arrest and investigation over what he described as their roles in the crisis.
“We openly say that former governors of Zamfara and Sokoto states are responsible for the calamities that befell these states,” Turji claimed.
