The Sokoto State Government, on Thursday, stated that it had approved the evacuation of Tidibale village in the Isa Local Government Area, following a reported threat by terrorism kingpin Bello Turji.
The governmentβs response followed a viral video that showed villagers fleeing their homes in fear.
Residents said Mr Turji recently killed three residents and ordered the entire population to vacate the area.
A resident and head of the Sokoto Movement for Social Justice and Good Governance, Basharu Altine, confirmed that Mr Turji personally issued the directive on 9 January d
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