Dare-devil bandits have imposed a N60 million levy on 12 communities in Zamfara State, accusing residents of aiding recent military operations that disrupted their strongholds.
The affected communities include Koloma, Dan Hayin Zargado, Zargado, Dan Godabe, Sabuwar Tunga, Makini, Bubaka, Yelwa, Bahwada, Koda, Manya, and Kabusu.
Locals fear that refusal to comply may lead to violent reprisals, including mass abductions, arson, and killings.
A security reporter confirmed the development, warning that the situation could escalate if immediate government action is not taken.
A former councillor of Dankurmi Ward also confirmed the levy, stating that the bandits demanded N60 million as compensation for recent military raids in the area.
Community leaders are urging the federal and state governments, as well as security agencies, to intervene before the situation spirals further out of control.
This crisis is part of a broader pattern of insecurity plaguing Nigeria’s Northwest, where rural communities have faced years of terror from well-armed gangs.
