Security and intelligence expert Yahuza Getso asserted that bandit leader Bello Turji is not actually in hiding, contrary to popular belief, and could be apprehended within a day if the government were truly committed to doing so. Getso shared this perspective on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, which was monitored by DAILY POST. He emphasized that Turji has not been arrested even though the government has repeatedly received intelligence regarding his location. This information from Getso follows a new public accusation made by Turji over the weekend. Turji reportedly alleged that he has maintained a connection with the current Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, as well as two previous Northern governors, claiming that the former governors are responsible for worsening insecurity, particularly in the North. The bandit leader also stated that he participated in multiple peace discussions with the Zamfara State Government while a previous governor was in office. Commenting on these events, Dr. Getso stated that the situation extends far beyond Bello Turji and the Minister of State for Defence, involving matters of national security, integrity, and significant compromise. He clarified that he does not believe Turji explicitly confirmed a relationship with Matawalle, though Turji did admit to a dialogue that was arranged by an individual later appointed as a Special Assistant. Getso then questioned the effectiveness of intelligence gathering, noting that in the new video released Saturday, Bello Turji clarified that he bought the animal feed and was not given it for free. He demanded to know the source of the intelligence, who arranged the discussion, and who the collaborators are, identifying them as having been found within government under various administrations, including those of Matawalle, Tambuwal, Masari, Mallam Dauda Lawal, and Dikko Rada, among others. Getso concluded by asking why there has been no serious investigation into the many allegations raised and what is happening with the judiciary concerning those named as collaborators, suggesting there are instances of compromise and sabotage within the judicial system.
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