Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has released a video message calling for peace and an end to violence between Fulani and Hausas.
In the video obtained and translated by PRNigeria, Turji claims that the ongoing conflict is impossible to win and will only lead to further bloodshed.
Turji, who is known for his involvement in various criminal activities, including kidnapping and armed robbery, addressed his message to his “Fulani brethren” and Hausa people, urging them to put aside their differences and work towards peace.
He claimed that the violence had led to the loss of many lives, including those of his relatives, and that his group had taken up arms in self-defense. Turji also accused the government and security forces of failing to protect Fulani people and claimed that they had been targeted and killed.
The bandit kingpin warned that his group would continue to fight if the killing of Fulani people did not stop and called on community and religious leaders should be involved in the reconciliatory moves.