A notorious terrorist on the wanted list of security agencies in Nigeria is on the run amidst sustained military onslaught against his gang of bandits in Zamfara State.
The situation has forced the terrorist to release people he abducted for ransom, and scamper in search of a place to hide.
The military had a week ago targeted his main camp in Fakai, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing his son and many of the gang members.
Mr Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, on Tuesday said Turji’s release of the captives is an indication that the military pressure is getting to him.
“The release of the captives is being seen as a strategic move by Turji to avoid further escalation or a direct confrontation with security forces who have been closing in on him.
“The troops have vowed to get him whether dead or Alive.”
Makama noted that the intense pressure mounted by the Nigerian Armed Forces under Operation Hadarin Daji and Operation Forest Sanity, have significantly weakened Turji’s group, forcing them into retreat.