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    Bandits impose N172.7m levy on villages in Zamfara

    Opalim LiftedBy Opalim LiftedJanuary 6, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of twisting facts and misrepresenting its position on the ongoing killings of Christians across the country, claiming that what is happening in several parts of Northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt constitutes a 'Christian genocide.'
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    Gunmen allegedly led by a notorious bandit leader, Danisuhu have reportedly imposed a levy of N172.7 million on 25 villages in the Tsafe west area of Zamfara state.

    According to counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his official X account on Monday, the bandit levies were accompanied by demands for in-kind contributions, including bags of soyabeans and threats of violence against those who fail to comply.

    Makama said these threats have prompted many residents to flee their homes, with several villages in the area now deserted, leaving behind ghost settlements.

    The security analyst in a breakdown of the levies for each village wrote: The targeted villages and their respective levies include:Gijinzama: N8.5M, Dakolo: N5M + 20 bags of soybeans, Gunja: N7M, Kauyen Kane: N5M, Kurar Mota: N6M, Sabon Garin Bakin Gulbi: N2.5M, Kibari: N3M, Karda: N5M, Daga Ciki: N3M, Biya: N5M, Barebari: N6M, Kauyen Magaji: N7M, Kwaren Maisaje: N10M, Magazawa: N10M, Maciya: N5M, Unguwar Danhalima: N5M, Unguwar Rogo: N5M, Katanga: N5M, Magazu: N5M, Sungawa: N15M, Rakyabu: N15M, Yalwa: N2.7M, Tsageru: N5M, Gidan Anne: N7M, Kunchin Kalgo: N20M

    Hundreds of residents of these villages have reportedly abandoned their homes, farmland, and livelihoods in fear of violent reprisals for failing to meet the demands.

    “The situation is dire,” a local source revealed. “The inability to pay these levies often results in brutal attacks by the bandits, leaving the residents with no option but to flee.”

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    While security has improved along the Funtua-Tsafe axis and in Tsafe town, these gains have yet to extend to the rural villages of Tsafe West.

    The people have appealed for urgent intervention of the Nigerian authorities to deploy more security personnel and establishing permanent posts in Tsafe West.

    He said that urgent support of emergency relief is required for the displaced residents.

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