Bello Turji Kachalla | |
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| Birth name | Bello Usmana |
| Born | 1994 (age 29–30) Shinkafi, Zamfara State, Nigeria |
| Allegiance | Banditry |
| Years of service | 2011 to date |
| Rank | Terrorist, Bandit leader |
| Battles / wars | Nigerian bandit conflict |
Bello Turji Kachalla () popularly known as Turji, (born 1994) is a notorious Nigerian terrorist and bandit leader operating in North-western Nigeria, particularly Zamfara, Sokoto and Niger states. In 2022, a bandit gang led by Turji carried out a series of massacres in Zamfara, resulting in the deaths of nearly 200 innocent people, including women and children.[1][2][3]
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- ^ "Endless massacres by Islamists in Nigeria: Boko, ISIS, Turji loyalists, Fulani, and others | Modern Tokyo Times". 10 January 2022. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ Gabriel, John (9 January 2022). "Zamfara killings: You'll never know peace – University don curses bandits, sponsors". Daily Post Nigeria. Archived from the original on 9 January 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2022.