newly emerged terrorist group known as "Sai Mallam" has imposed monthly levies of N5 million on at least 10 rural communities in Kebbi State, threatening to seize residents' farmlands and launch attacks if the demands are not met
Just this Friday that the extremist group has entrenched itself in parts of Argungu and Zuru emirates after quietly relocating to Kebbi during the first quarter of 2026.
Residents said the terrorists had summoned community leaders and demanded N5 million every month from the affected villages, warning that failure to comply would attract violent attacks and the confiscation of farmlands.
"They have told our people that every month they must produce N5 million. They said if we fail to pay, they will take over our farmlands and attack our communities.
The source explained that the Kebbi State Government publicly acknowledged the group's presence only after community leaders repeatedly alerted the authorities to the growing danger.
"It was after community stakeholders informed the government about the threat that the state government swung into action and issued the statement some days ago," the source said.
"But issuing a statement alone cannot stop these terrorists. What the people want is for the Federal Government to deploy enough military personnel to flush them out before they become stronger."
Another resident accused the terrorists of systematically recruiting vulnerable youths into their ranks.
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