The chairman of Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Sharifu Kamarawa, has painted a dire picture of banditry in the region, revealing that bandits have taken over parts of the area, acting as traditional rulers, judges, and even tax collectors.
Bandits’ Reign of Terror
– Control vast areas of Isa Local Government
– Appoint traditional rulers
– Settle disputes among communities
– Collect taxes and levies
– Cripple local economy
Deserted Villages
– Gebe
– Kamarawa Arume
– Bafarawa
– Villages along Niger Republic border
LG Chairman’s Plea
“We need urgent intervention to free our people from banditry’s shackles,” Kamarawa told the Minister of State for Defence during his visit. “Our communities are trapped, and farmlands lie idle, threatening food security.”
Consequences
– Thousands of hectares of farmland inaccessible
– Potential food crisis
– Economic hardship
Call to Action
The chairman urged the government to deploy troops to liberate the area from banditry, restore order, and protect the rights of affected communities.
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