The leader of Rundunar Adalchi in Sokoto State, Bashir Altine Guyawa Isa, has raised concerns over what he described as an emerging security threat in the North-West, alleging that notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji has acquired sophisticated weapons and is collaborating with Boko Haram to train and equip new fighters.

Report alleges Bello Turji's fighters are undergoing weapons training and tactical exercises in Sokoto, raising fresh security concerns.

A man suspected to be wanted bandit kingpin Bello Turji has claimed in a new video message that his fighters recently ambushed and killed security operatives and carried out…