Soldiers Neutralize Bello Turjis Top Commander, Alhaji Shaudo Alku, Footsoldiers

<blockquote><b>The military has confirmed the neutralization of Alhaji Shaudo Alku, a Commander of the most notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji in a major airstrike carried out in Sokoto State.</b><br><br>The operation, executed the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma, OPFY, on a gathering of bandits near Tunfa Primary School in Isa Local Government Area of the State, on Saturday, May 18, 2025.<br><br>The military disclosed the development via its official Facebook page on Sunday.<br><br><b>According to a statement posted on the militarys official Facebook handle yesterday, the airstrike neutralized Alhaji Shaudo Alku, a high-profile terrorist figure reportedly invited from neighboring Niger Republic for a strategic meeting.</b><br><br>It noted that Alku was killed alongside several foot soldiers and yet-to-be-identified terrorist commanders.<br><br>Security analysts described Alkus death as a major blow to the terror network operating along Nigerias northwest corridor, particularly the syndicate loyal to Turji, who has been linked to a series of deadly attacks, kidnappings, and banditry in the region.<br><br>The military explained that the strike is part of an intensified effort to degrade terrorist operations and leadership structures under the ongoing counterinsurgency campaign.</blockquote><br><a rel=ugc href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/05/19/military-neutralizes-bello-turjis-top-commander-alhaji-shaudo-alku-others-footsoldiers/'">https://dailypost.ng/2025/05/19/military-neutralizes-bello-turjis-top-commander-alhaji-shaudo-alku-others-footsoldiers/'</a>
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