Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- 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 government's 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 during a visit to the community.

According to Mr Altine, Mr Turji provided no specific reason for the order, but the lack of adequate security pr...