Suspected bandits impose N100m levy on clerics in Kebbi community

Tension has gripped Utouno colony successful Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State pursuing reports that suspected bandits person demanded N100 cardinal from Islamic preachers arsenic a information to proceed their spiritual activities successful the community.

The request was reportedly conveyed done a missive addressed to assemblage leaders, informing that nonaccomplishment to comply would pull consequences.

The improvement comes connected the heels of a caller onslaught allegedly carried retired by Lakurawa bandits successful parts of Arewa South successful Kangiwa Local Government Area, wherever astatine slightest 33 radical were killed.

A nonmigratory of the area, who spoke to journalists connected information of anonymity said the missive had unsettled the full community.

“People are earnestly worried. The code of the connection shows they are determined, and the assemblage is anxious astir what could happen,” the root said.

According to the resident, the attackers claimed successful the missive that they were not intimidated by anyone, including information operatives, and urged the assemblage not to disregard their warning.

Reacting to the development, the Kebbi State Government confirmed consciousness of the menace and assured residents that preventive measures were already successful place.

The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Na...