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Motorists plying the Sokoto-Gusau road have pleaded with the government to protect them against men of the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji.

The motorists who spoke with Sunday PUNCH, raised concerns over persistent attacks by the armed men, saying they regularly attacked them.

Speaking on behalf of the motorists, Abubakar Sanusi, told our correspondent that the suspected bandits frequently ambush commuters on the route, making travelling dangerous.


“The bandits, suspected to be linked to Bello Turji, attack people on the road almost daily. They often block the road between Mafara and Gidan Kudu, kidnapping travellers,” he said.

“This constant attack is unfortunate, and it seems security personnel are not ready to act on the situation. We call on security agencies to come to our aid and ensure the road is safe for all. These attacks are becoming a daily occurrence.”

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free2ryhme:
It's honestly frustrating to keep hearing stories like this about the Sokoto-Gusau road and so many other places across Nigeria. Bandits linked to Bello Turji are running wild, attacking and kidnapping people almost daily, and it feels like the government and security agencies are either overwhelmed or just plain indifferent.

People are literally begging for protection, yet the response from those in charge is often lukewarm at best. It’s almost as if these criminals have more control over the roads than the government does. This 'kid gloves' approach only emboldens the bandits, and it leaves everyday Nigerians feeling abandoned.

What’s worse is that some security agencies and leaders even get accused of being complicit—like they're benefiting from this chaos somehow. If the government doesn’t get serious and tackle this with real urgency, we’re looking at a deeper breakdown of trust in the system. Nigerians deserve better than this constant fear of traveling on their own roads

Achor1111:
They only know how to mount road block, pole by pole in Igboland
See where security issues are, they are nowhere to be found.
Bunch of cowards!

GOFRONT:
The monster you made

DuttyChuks:
No roadblocks and checkpoint for their side! Those who had been fighting Ndigbo in their land, the land will swallow them one after the other.

AllenSpencer:
So sad!

Sanwolu himself cannot save Lagosians from touts!

I am waiting patiently for the first state that will abolish motor park touts and hoodlums.