Police debunk claim of relocation of bandit kingpin, Bello Turji to Kwara

The idea that Zamfara State bandit chief Bello Turji had relocated to a forest in the state has been disproved by the Kwara State Police Command. Okasanmi Ajayi, a spokesman for the command, said in Ilorin on Wednesday, January 19, that the clarification was essential to alleviate the public’s anxiety over a remark made by a Federal member in the House of Representatives.

Okasanmi said;  “However, the statement by the lawmaker did not reveal the source or veracity of its assertion.

Kwara state is safe and secure.“All the boundaries, both local and international within the state have been well and massively policed by both the police and the military.

“Vigilante and local hunters are working tirelessly with security agents to ensure our forests are well monitored and protected.

”  The state police spokesperson also said the state Police Commissioner, Tuesday Assayomo, has directed a 24-hour patrol of all entry and exit points to the state, while tactical units have been re-energized with provision of additional patrol vehicles and other needed tools and incentives to aid their performance.

Members of the public have also been directed to report strange movements and activities around them to security agencies.