Bandit Leader Bello Turji Seizes Nigerian Army Vehicles, Ammunition in Fierce Clash

Footage has surfaced online showing notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and his gang celebrating after capturing a Nigerian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and a significant amount of ammunition. The incident was confirmed by counterinsurgency expert ZagaZola Makama, who provided details of the encounter.

According to Makama, the Nigerian Army had received intelligence about a high-level meeting of bandits within Bello Turji’s camp. In response, a team of soldiers, led by a young officer, was dispatched to the area to intercept the gathering. However, the operation quickly encountered challenges when one of the military vehicles became stuck in the marshy terrain, halting the troops’ progress.

Makama explained that the soldiers came under heavy fire from the bandits, triggering an intense gunfight that lasted several hours. Despite their efforts, heavy rainfall and poor weather conditions prevented air support from arriving in time to aid the soldiers.

In an attempt to retrieve the immobilized vehicle, the troops brought in a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, but it too became stuck in the mud. With reinforcements on the way, the situation remained critical, and the soldiers eventually had to withdraw, leaving behind the vehicles. Fortunately, no casualties were reported among the troops.

Hours later, Turji and his gang returned to the scene, celebrating their victory by firing shots into the air and boasting of their success in capturing the military vehicles.

As of now, the Nigerian Army has yet to officially comment on the incident.

Nigerian Soldier Mocks Cultists, Urges Men to Join Military

A Nigerian soldier, Abubakar Sadiq, has sparked conversations online after making a bold statement criticizing men who join cult groups, asserting that true strength lies in serving the nation through the military.

In a post shared on Facebook, Sadiq wrote, “Cultism is for small boys. Real men join the military,” challenging the masculinity and maturity of those involved in cultism.

His comment has garnered attention, with many social media users weighing in on the debate, some supporting his stance while others criticized his approach. Sadiq’s post underscores the ongoing efforts by military personnel to steer young men away from criminal activities and toward more disciplined, lawful careers.

“New Police Commissioner Nemi Edwin-Iwo Assumes Duty in Edo”

The Edo State Police Command has welcomed its new Commissioner of Police, Mr. Nemi Edwin-Iwo, who officially assumed duty o24news report.

Mr. Edwin-Iwo, who is the 47th Commissioner of Police in Edo, takes over from his predecessor, Funsho Adegboye. According to a statement released on Tuesday by SP Moses Yamu, the Command’s spokesperson, the new CP is recognized as a hardworking, versatile, and dedicated law enforcement officer.

Before his deployment to Edo, Edwin-Iwo served as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence at the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters in Abuja.

Hailing from Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, the new police chief holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Port-Harcourt and a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Ibadan. He began his police career in 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.