Bandits Refuse N3m Ransom: 26 Zamfara Villagers Still Held Captive

Zamfara Crisis: Abducted Villagers Await Freedom as Bandits Reject Ransom

Bandits in Zamfara State have reportedly rejected a N3 million ransom offer for the release of 26 abducted villagers.

Instead, the criminals have imposed significantly higher demands, reflecting the increasing insecurity and financial extortion in the region.

In similar situations, bandits have imposed levies on entire communities, demanding millions before granting residents access to their farmlands​.