In a bizarre twist, notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji has reportedly appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant him permission to travel to the United States, claiming he wants to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump and “show the world Nigeria’s strength.”
According to reports by DDL Hausa, Turji made the unusual request in a new audio message circulating on social media, where he expressed his desire to “represent Nigeria with pride before global leaders.”
The statement, which has sparked outrage and disbelief among citizens, comes amid ongoing military operations against Turji’s network across Sokoto and Zamfara States. Many Nigerians have reacted sharply, questioning how a wanted bandit could make such audacious demands.
Security analysts dismissed the claim as “an absurd display of delusion,” while others described it as a reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis.
“What a country,” one commentator lamented.
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