News Investigators/ The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, says the notorious terrorist kingpin Bello Turji is currently in a state of panic following the killing of Halilu Buzu, his mentor.
Mr. Musa, an Army General beleived that death of Mr. Buzu and several other commanders within his network “has made Turji acutely aware that he is next.”
The CDS who spoke during an interview at the inaugural Annual International Lecture in Abuja on Thursday, noted that the terrorist leader’s erratic behaviour and desperate attempts to evade capture are clear indicators of his fear in the face of relentless military operations.
The general emphasized that the ongoing military offensive against terrorists in Nigeria’s Northwest has created significant unrest within Turji’s ranks.
According to him, “the renewed military onslaught has sent shockwaves through Turji’s camp,” Gen. Musa stated.
“The recent eliminations of key figures in his organization have left him scrambling and exposed.”
The CDS expressed confidence in the military’s capability to maintain pressure on terrorist groups, stating that the joint operations conducted by various security agencies will continue until peace and stability are restored in the affected regions.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) emphasized that the elimination of Halilu Buzu and other terrorist leaders has instilled fear within Turji’s camp, indicating that Turji’s recent actions are signs of this panic.
“His behaviour clearly shows he is in a state of alarm. He once felt empowered to speak as though he was the sole authority, but now he realizes he is not in control. The killing of Halilu Buzu, his mentor, has made him acutely aware that he is next,” he stated, describing Turji’s current actions as mere noise in a desperate attempt to assert dominance.
The CDS further noted that the terrorist kingpin has crossed a critical threshold. He assured that military operations would persist, leading to the continued downfall of many terrorists.
He attributed the prolonged insecurity in the region to factors such as poverty, illiteracy, and poor governance.
“This environment has produced a significant population of idle youth. As we eliminate some, more join their ranks. Additionally, with a 1,500-kilometer border with Niger Republic and another with Benin Republic, there is constant movement of people across our borders.”
“Efforts are underway to secure these borders and restrict their mobility,” he added.