Bandits impose N10m levy on Katsina communities amid fragile peace

Bandits impose N10m levy on Katsina communities amid fragile peace

Bandits loyal to a notorious armed leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, have reportedly imposed fresh levies of N10 million each on Garin Lamido and Yan Shuni communities in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The renewed demand comes despite several peace agreements previously reached between local authorities, community leaders, and representatives of armed groups in the area. The development was disclosed by security analyst and crisis jou…

Katsina Security: 20 Local Government Areas Sign Peace Pacts With Bandits

KATSINA, NIGERIA — In a major shift in the state’s security strategy, it has been revealed that 20 out of the 34 local government areas (LGAs) in Katsina State have entered into various peace agreements with bandit groups. Governor Dikko Radda, while maintaining a personal policy against government-led negotiations, confirmed that he permitted these […] The post Katsina Security: 20 Local Government Areas Sign Peace Pacts With Bandits appeared f…

Bandits Impose ₦20 Million Levy On Katsina Communities

Residents of Garin Lamido and Yan Shuni communities in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State have been thrown into panic after bandits loyal to a notorious armed leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, reportedly imposed a fresh levy of ₦10 million on each community. Naija News reports that the demand, which amounts to ₦20 million from […] The post Bandits Impose ₦20 Million Levy On Katsina Communities appeared first on Naija News.