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Story summary
- Bello Turji, a gang leader in northwestern Nigeria, forced thousands to flee their homes in retaliation for a security raid.
- Turji killed three people to enforce his order.
- Local authorities evacuated over 3,000 residents to Isa, 50 km away.
- The violence has halted education and left many villages abandoned.
- Local activists warn of escalating violence, and residents urge the government to take decisive action against the armed groups.
