Nigerian military forces have reportedly killed Shaudo Alku, a known associate of the infamous bandit leader Bello Turji.
Mr. Alku was allegedly killed on Sunday in a concealed location near Tunfa Primary School in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
According to a statement posted on the Nigerian Armed Forces’ Facebook page on Sunday, Mr. Alku was a crucial figure in cross-border terrorist logistics.
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He was reportedly killed along with several fighters and suspected high-ranking commanders.
The statement cited intelligence reports indicating that Mr. Alku had crossed into Nigeria from Niger Republic to attend a secret strategic meeting organized by Mr. Turji’s network.
The statement read: “In a significant blow to notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, his key ally Alhaji Shaudo Alku has been confirmed killed in an airstrike. The Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama conducted the strike on May 18, 2025 targeting terrorists near Tunfa Primary School in Isa LGA, Sokoto State. Alku, invited from Niger Republic for a meeting, died alongside several men and unconfirmed commanders. This development is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist operations in the region,” the statement added.
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