The Nigerian Army has killed a top lieutenant of terrorist kingpin Bello Turji in Sokoto during a targeted airstrike.
Identified as Shaudo Alku, the slain terrorist was taken down in an operation carried out by the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama.
He was killed when the army struck a terrorist hideout near Tunfa Primary School in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday.
The Nigerian Armed Forces confirmed that Alku, a key link in cross-border terrorist logistics, was killed alongside several fighters and suspected high-ranking commanders.
According to intelligence reports, Alku had crossed into Nigeria from Niger Republic to attend a clandestine strategy meeting convened by Turji’s network.
“Alku was not just a foot soldier. He was deeply involved in arms procurement and coordination of cross-border insurgent activity,” a military source said.
