Naziru Sani, a 25-year-old alleged terrorist, has admitted to killing 20 people in attacks on towns in Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.
Sani, a native of Makera village in Zamfara State’s Tsafe local government, stated 20 innocent persons were slain during raids on the affected areas while being paraded before newsmen. He also admitted to being a member of a gang led by Bello Turji, the renowned kingpin who has terrorized the northwest region.
“I belong to a terrorists’ gang of Bello Turji, who is currently residing in Jangebe forest in Zamfara State. Turji has more than 200 members.
I have killed more than 20 people with AK-47s in different attacks. I do receive N20,000 to N30,000 in each operation that we carry out with my leader.
”he said He, however sad heregretted his action.
“I was on my way to Suleja (Niger State) when policemen arrested me early in the morning in Funtua local government of this state.
I left my wife and children in Zamfara” he said While parading Sani, alongside other 14 criminals, the command’s spokesman Gambo Isah said, police operatives apprehended the suspected terrorist along Jabiri Quarters in the Funtua local government area of the state based on credible information received.