In Kebbe town, Sokoto State, residents are scared because a group of bandits has demanded 40 million Naira from the community. They threatened to attack and burn the town if the money is not paid. The demand was communicated through a local man named Abara Jaji, who encountered the bandits while gathering firewood. They surrounded him, took his motorcycle, and gave him a phone to deliver their message to the local leader. Jaji explained the situation to the District Head’s representative, who then contacted the police. The bandits called again to repeat their demand, which caused panic among the residents. Many people are leaving the town out of fear, and local businesses are suffering because of the threat. While some sources say plans are being made to gather the money, many residents oppose this, fearing it will lead to more extortion in the future. They are calling for more security forces to protect them instead of paying the bandits. The police are aware of the situation and are working on it, but there has been no significant increase in security presence yet. This threat comes amid a series of violent attacks in the area recently.
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