Advertisement
Farmers in Ilali village, Katsina State, have reportedly been asked to pay ₦5 million to bandits as a condition to access their farmlands safely during the harvest season.
The demand, which residents describe as a “peace levy,” is said to be aimed at preventing attacks while farmers carry out their activities.
Security analyst Bakatsine revealed the development in a post on X on Tuesday, stating:
“Bandits have reportedly imposed a ₦5 million levy on residents of Ilali village in Katsina State.
Sources say the demand is framed as a fee for peace and safe harvest.”
As of the time of filing this report, government and security agencies have not issued an official response to the claim.
Latest posts by LUKMAN ABDULMALIK (see all)
- JAMB to release day-one UTME results tonight - April 17, 2026
- Five abducted Benue passengers freed, 13 still held - April 17, 2026
- How forensics led DSS to man behind Abuja school death threats - April 17, 2026
Advertisement
