Residents of Bakale in Kilgori district, Yabo native authorities space of Sokoto state, have been requested to pay N20 million to forestall assaults by bandits.
An audio obtained by Day by day Belief captures the chief of the group directing the village head to assemble residents for the announcement.
“Did you meet with them? Did they comply with obey your command?” he requested.
After receiving affirmation, he ordered a recent assembly to inform the villagers in regards to the fee.
“We don’t wish to assault you. That’s the reason we determined to impose this levy. If you happen to pay, I promise you’ll proceed to reside in peace,” he stated.
He warned of penalties if the group fails to conform.
“We is not going to permit any group to assault your group or kidnap your folks. However in case you fail to pay, we are going to assault you, kill you, and abduct your folks,” the bandits’ chief warned.
A group chief, who requested to not be named, stated a number of neighbouring villages had obtained related directives.
He listed the affected communities as Bazar, Alkalije, Gari, Bakale, Dagel, Adarawa, Kwaidaza, Kilgori Runji, Tudu, Tile, Kibiyare and Barmadu.
He stated the demanded funds vary between N3 million and N20 million, relying on the dimensions of the settlements, including that six folks had been just lately killed in Alkalije and 4 in Tile.