Tension has escalated in Moriki town, located in the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, as the deadline for a ₦30 million levy imposed by notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has expired. The levy was reportedly demanded after military personnel allegedly killed over 100 of Turji’s cattle three weeks ago. In response, additional soldiers […]
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Zamfara: Fear Grips Moriki Town as Levy Deadline Imposed by Bandits Elapses
Residents of Moriki, a town in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, are engulfed in fear following the expiration of the deadline to pay a ₦30 million levy imposed by notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji. The levy, designed as “protection money” to shield the community from attacks, was due on Monday, but the residents […]
Zamfara: Bello Turji Reduces Moriki Taxes to ₦30 Million, Sets Deadline
Prominent journalist, Bulama Bukarti, revealed via his X (formerly Twitter) handle that a deal has been struck between notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, and the residents of Moriki, Zamfara State. The agreement determines the amount to be paid as compensation for the killing of Turji’s cattle. Initially, Turji demanded ₦50 million from the villagers. However, […]