Friday, November 14, 2025 - A Sokoto-based public analyst and security expert, Bashar Altine, has appealed to the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, to assist Nigeria in eliminating the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, and other criminal groups terrorising the North-West region.
Altine made the call in an exclusive interview with our
correspondent in Sokoto, describing the escalating insecurity in the region as
“a national tragedy that requires extraordinary international support.”
According to him, bandit attacks, kidnappings, and
destruction of communities have crippled socio-economic life in Sokoto,
Zamfara, Kebbi, and Katsina States, leaving thousands displaced and traumatized.
“If allowing Donald Trump and his men to invade this country
will help us end the activities of Turji and other terrorists, then Nigerians
should welcome it with open arms,” Altine declared.
“What we need right now is peace and stability, not
sentiments or political correctness.”
The analyst lamented that many Nigerians outside the
conflict zones underestimate the scale of devastation in the North-West.
“People sitting comfortably in Abuja or Lagos don’t know
what it means to lose loved ones or live in constant fear,” he said.
“Those of us who live here face death and displacement
daily.”
The security expert commended the efforts of the Nigerian
military but insisted that the worsening situation now demands “unconventional
measures and global partnership.”
He stressed, “The military is trying, but these bandits are
highly organised and well-armed,” he noted
“If the U.S. under Trump can support us with military
intelligence, technology, and tactical operations, their camps will be
dismantled, and peace will return.”
He highlighted that security should not be politicised,
urging Nigerians to prioritise human lives over national pride.
“There is nothing shameful in asking for help,” Altine said.
“America has supported other nations in worse crises.
Nigeria should not be an exception when our people are being slaughtered every
week.”
Altine also called on northern leaders to unite and push for
stronger international collaboration in tackling banditry and terrorism
“We must stop pretending that everything is under control,”
he warned.
“Our leaders should rise above politics and work with anyone
who can help restore lasting peace — even if that means partnering with the
U.S. under Trump.”
He concluded by urging the government to strengthen
intelligence gathering, community security networks, and international
cooperation to finally end the menace.
“Our people have suffered enough,” he lamented. “It’s time
to end this madness once and for all.”
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