Bandits Impose ₦8 Million Levy on Zamfara Community in Retaliation for Commander’s Death Bandits in Kaya village, Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State, have imposed an ₦8 million levy on the community as retaliation for the killing of notorious bandit commander Isuhu Buzu during a joint security operation by the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (ZCPG) and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Residents, who deny involvement in the operation, describe the levy as collective punishment against innocent civilians. The threat has heightened fear and tensions in the village, with concerns over potential violent reprisals, loss of lives, and property destruction. Community leaders have appealed to the Zamfara State Government and security agencies to intervene by deploying more security personnel, intensifying patrols, and ensuring the protection of Kaya village and surrounding areas. #ZamfaraBandits #CommunityLevy #SecurityCrisisNigeria

Former Zamfara Aide Alleges Defence Minister Matawalle Funded Bandits, Hid Arrested Terror Leader A former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) in Zamfara State, Musa Muhammad Kamara, has accused Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, of allegedly funding armed bandits, purchasing vehicles for terror leaders, and concealing a notorious bandit following his arrest. Kamara claimed in a video obtained by SaharaReporters that under Matawalle’s tenure as Zamfara governor, cash and vehicles were distributed to commanders including Kachalla Halilu, Bello Turji, and Ado Aleru. He also alleged he handled the purchase of a house for Turji and that ₦88 million meant for Sallah cow distribution was misappropriated. Kamara said he has evidence and intends to go to court to substantiate the claims. #BelloMatawalle #ZamfaraBandits #PoliticalCorruption