Nigeria, July 7 -- Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader operating in the North-West region of Nigeria, has released a new video calling on both the Federal and State Governments to engage in peace negotiations to end the ongoing conflict.

In the video obtained by The News Chronicle on Sunday evening, Turji expressed his willingness to stop the violence and restore peace in Zamfara State and the wider North-West region.

"We want to reach an agreement with the government and bring an end to this war," Turji said. "We are calling for peace with the Hausa people, Fulani communities, and business owners in Zamfara State."

He also appealed to other bandits still hiding in the forests to embrace peace and allow normal life to return.

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