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 In a chilling escalation of violence in Nigeria's northwest, notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji has unleashed a series of aggressive raids across several communities in eastern Sokoto State, aiming to tighten his grip on the region.

The wave of attacks began with a violent assault on Bargaja village in Isa Local Government Area just days ago, followed by a fresh incursion into Tidibale village late last night.

 According to multiple reports from local sources and security analysts, Turji's armed fighters stormed Tidibale, unleashing terror on residents and issuing a stark ultimatum: evacuate within 24 hours or face further consequences.Terrified villagers wasted no time in fleeing, abandoning homes, farmlands, and livelihoods in droves. Videos circulating online show desperate families—men, women, and children—streaming out of the area on foot, carrying what little they could salvage amid the chaos.

 The attacks appear part of a broader strategy by Turji to dominate much of the Isa axis and surrounding districts, where his group has long operated with impunity despite repeated military operations.

Bello Turji, one of the most wanted figures in the region's banditry crisis, has a well-documented history of kidnappings, killings, and imposing levies on vulnerable communities in Sokoto, Zamfara, and beyond. His latest moves come amid ongoing insecurity in the eastern corridor, where residents have endured years of fear, displacement, and loss.

Security experts and local observers have raised alarms over the lack of sustained response to these threats, with questions mounting about how to effectively disrupt such operations and protect civilians. As panic spreads, thousands more may be displaced, turning once-thriving villages into ghost towns.

This unfolding crisis highlights the persistent challenge of banditry in northwest Nigeria, where armed groups continue to exploit rural vulnerabilities. Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the recent incidents, leaving communities to bear the brunt of the violence alone.