Bello Turji releases 100 captives in fresh peace deal effort (Photos)

Nigeria’s most wanted terrorist, Bello Turji has reportedly released over 100 captives in a renewed peace initiative aimed at ending years of violent attacks and abductions in Zamfara State.

The release of the captives, according to security expert, Zagazola Makama who posted the news on X on Tuesday, was part of a peace deal brokered between local community leaders and bandit leaders at ensuring an end to years of violent attacks and abductions in the state.

In the post, Makama said that the release of the kidnapped victims followed sustained dialogue and confidence-building efforts led by community leaders which was facilitated through a peace deal process of North West Operation Safe Corridor.

“The freed victims, comprising men, women, and children, were handed over to local authorities and taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being reunited with their families,” the counter-insurgency expert said.

“The move was part of a broader understanding reached with Turji’s camp to embrace peace and end hostilities across affected communities in the state.

“36 people were initially released, followed by another batch of eight, bringing the total number of freed captives to 46. The remaining victims were freed later, making over 100 persons in total.

“More releases are expected in the coming days as discussions continue between Turji’s group and mediators.

“Authorities have, however, maintained close surveillance to ensure that the peace process remains credible and that no group exploits the negotiations to regroup or rearm.

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