Notorious terrorism kingpin Bello Turji has named those behind the sponsorship of terrorism activities in Zamfara State, Nigeria. This is even as he said the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, are politicizing the insecurity in Zamfara State.
Turji, who is believed to have fled Zamfara after the military intensified their onslaughts against terrorist gangs in the State, however, has given conditions for peace in the region.
According to him, peace would return to Zamfara if the security agents and vigilante groups stop attacking and killing the Fulanis in the State and other places.
This was contained in a viral video released on Monday tracked by ISUIKWUATO VOICE.
In the video, Turji was seen sitting on a brand-new motorcycle with a gun. With another gun was beside him probably belonging to the unidentified accomplice recording the video.
Turji, speaking in the video, dismissed the blame game between the former Governor of Zamfara State and now Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and incumbent Governor,Dauda Lawal. While noting that the controversy between the two is political, Turji stated that both political leaders in the State do not have the interests of their people at heart.
He said, “Governor Dauda Lawal and Bello Matawalle labeling each other as terrorists (sponsors) will not help. I want the people of Zamfara to understand that they are just politicians without the interest of the people of Zamfara in their hearts.
“When (Mr) Matawalle was the governor who was sponsoring us? Similarly, when Abdulaziz Yari was the governor who was sponsoring us? Nobody is sponsoring us except God,” Turji said.
Turji added that armed conflict in Zamfara predated both Governors Dauda and Matawalle. He said this had been happening since the time of former Governor Ahmed Yerima.
He said, “It was during the administration of Yerima that the Government sold out the grazing reserve and legalized the killing of the Fulanis. When Muhmud Shinkafi came on board, he tried unsuccessfully to address the problem.
“Abdulaziz Yari came and empowered the Funalis.
Turji noted that Matawalle administered the State for four years and that Governor Dauda has been in office for just two years. He said, but only God, not the Governors, can stop the conflict.
“This is why we are calling on all of you to come and collaborate with us for peace to reign. And to stop the bloodbath in Zamfara, Turji said.
He, however, warned that guns and airstrikes will not stop the terrorists because they are not afraid of death.
Efforts by Premium Times to contact both Governor Dauda’s spokesperson, Muhammad Lawal, and his counterpart of the Minister, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, by Premium Times did not connect.
Therefore, the allegations by the terrorist against the former Governor and the incumbent could not be reacted to.
Also in the video, Turji, confirmed the killing of Halilu Sububu, whom he described as his master. He stated that the killing only emboldened the younger generation among them. He insisted that them would carry on with the deadly attacks on the people.
Turji said, “Kachallah Halilu Sububu is not the first person to be killed; several others were killed. The killing of Halilu Sububu will not deter us from doing what we are doing. Unless you stop killing our brothers in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, and Niger States.
“Your only plan is to exterminate the Fulani race while God has been protecting us. Even if you kill us, it’s God who ordained that to happen, but it’s not by your power.”
source: Premium Times
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