Confusion As Bandits Demand N32M From Zamfara Communities, Threaten Hell

Confusion As Bandits Demand N32M From Zamfara Communities, Threaten Hell

Residents residing under Kairu local government in Zamfara state are currently living in fear as suspected bandits living in Gando forest in Bukkuyum local government of Zamfara have again written to them demanding the sun of N32M or risk being attacked.

A resident of the town identified as Lawali Muhammad Kairu told newsmen that the affected communities include, Katafana, Kyaram, Takalafiya, and Kairu.

According to him, the criminals demanded the sum of N13 million from Kairu community, N5 million fromTakalafiya and N8 million each from Kyaram and Katafana villagers.

He added that the criminals gave them an ultimatum of thirty days in a letter written and sent to them differently within which they must raise the money or face deadly attacks.

Lawali Kairu further pointed out that the majority of residents Kairu town have fled to Maga in Kebbi state for safety.

“As I am talking to you now, 85 per cent of our people relocated to Maga town in Kebbi state which is closer to us as IDPs for their safety”. He said.

He lamented that the assailants had launched 13 different attacks on Kairu town between last December to date where several people were kidnapped.

It could be recalled that early this month they launched attacks on eight communities of Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas leaving more than 58 people as victims.

Lawali Kairu called on Zamfara and federal governments to deploy more troops to the area in order to stop the rising tide of insecurity for peace to thrive.