Panic Grips Zamfara Communities As Gunmen Impose Over N1m Levy
Gunmen have demanded over N1 million as levies from different communities in the Zurmi, Kaura Namoda and Birnin-Magaji local government areas of Zamfara State.
The communities are Birnin Tsaba, Gabaken Mesa, Gabaken Dan-Maliki, Turawa, Askawa and Yanbuki
Speaking on the issue, a resident, ALIYU ABDUL said the people of Askawa have paid N5 million for 18 abducted persons and to prevent further attacks on their community.
While noting that some communities are yet to raise the money before the December 11 deadline given by the gunmen, he said the situation has caused panic in the affected areas.
On his part, the Commissioner for Information in the state, IBRAHIM DOSARA, said the state government is aware of the levy imposed on these communities but assured it is working with the security agencies to ensure that the communities are secured.
