The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the capture of notorious terrorist and bandit leader, Bello Turji, is imminent.

Musa made the declaration while briefing journalists on the military’s operations across the country on Tuesday in Abuja.

“Turji’s capture is imminent,” he said.

He added, “On the issue of Turji, like I said, it is just a deranged individual who feels power, but I can bet you that it is just a matter of time.

“We are going to get him and I can assure you within the shortest possible time, we are going to address that issue.

“That is why we all must come together to work with members of the armed forces and security agencies to deny them the ability to move freely within our communities.

“Please do not give them any support. Do not give them information on the movement of troops because this is what is happening.

“Most of the area where this thing is continuing is because we have informants within the communities.

“I have always reminded Nigerians that asymmetric warfare is something that should not be allowed to commence because once it is done, it is a very difficult operation.

You are dealing with non-state actors that are not wearing uniforms, you don’t know them, but they know you.

“And within the communities, if you don’t have the support of the community, it makes it extremely very difficult.”

Musa assured Nigerians that the armed forces, in collaboration with other security agencies, will continue to work tirelessly to rid the country of security threats and restore normalcy.

He called on the media and the public to support the military in this effort.