Bello Turji Dares America — “Leave Me With the U.S. Military, I’ll Show Them Nigeria Is Far Ahead,” He Tells President Tinubu

Bello Turji Dares America — “Leave Me With the U.S. Military, I’ll Show Them Nigeria Is Far Ahead,” He Tells President Tinubu

In a shocking outburst that has sent social media buzzing, notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant him permission to face the United States military, boasting that he will prove Nigeria is “far ahead” of the Americans.

The self-acclaimed warlord allegedly made the statement in reaction to recent global commentaries questioning Nigeria’s security strength. Turji, known for his violent reign in parts of the North-West, reportedly said he is “ready to represent Nigeria” in a direct face-off with the U.S. military if President Tinubu would “leave him with them.”

“Let President Tinubu leave me with the U.S. soldiers. I will show them that Nigeria is far ahead of them,” Turji was quoted as saying in Hausa by some online sources.

The claim, which surfaced on Hausa-language media and several online platforms, has stunned many Nigerians and drawn mixed reactions. While some dismissed the statement as a publicity stunt, others expressed outrage that a wanted bandit could make such bold comments without fear.

Government sources have yet to confirm the authenticity of the statement, but security analysts describe it as “reckless” and “provocative,” especially given Turji’s long record of violent crimes and his fugitive status.

Bello Turji, one of the most feared bandit leaders in Nigeria’s north-western region, has been linked to numerous kidnappings, killings, and attacks on villages across Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina States.

If true, his latest remark adds a bizarre twist to Nigeria’s security discourse and further highlights the audacity of criminal gangs challenging state authority.