Notorious bandits kingpin Bello Turji has been seen wearing a pair of night vision goggles estimated to cost about $2,500, sparking fresh concerns among Nigerians over his continued ability to move freely despite being declared wanted by the Nigerian Army.
The photograph, reportedly taken over the weekend, quickly circulated on social media, with Nigerians questioning how the feared bandit leader was able to obtain such sophisticated equipment and remain active despite ongoing military operations against criminal groups in the North-West.
Turji, who has been linked to numerous attacks, kidnappings, and killings across several states, has long been on the wanted list of the Nigerian military. His latest appearance has renewed calls for intensified efforts to track and apprehend him.
The image has also fueled debates over the effectiveness of security operations targeting bandit networks, with critics demanding stronger action to bring the notorious kingpin to justice.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had not issued an official statement regarding the latest photograph.
