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BREAKING: Bello Turji: More Soldiers Deployed To Zamfara As Deadline For Bandit Leader’s Levy Expires
Turji demanded the payment after over 100 of his cows were allegedly killed by military personnel three weeks ago. The cows were reportedly intercepted by soldiers in Dumfawa, a village between Moriki and Shinkafi, in August.
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A resident, Aminu Musa, confirmed the deployment of more soldiers to the area a few days ago.
“Beside the soldiers, the state government also sent more personnel of its security outfit, Community Protection Guards (CPG) to the area to complement the conventional security personnel.
“We are happy because the presence of security personnel gives us a kind of relief. The leader of the troop had assured us adequate protection of our lives.”
Another resident, Iliyasu Ali, said despite deployment of additional security personnel, there was anxiety among the residents”.
“There is panic and worries among the residents. These bandits are heartless. They could dare the military personnel and attack the community. They are carrying more sophisticated weapons than the military. So, our people are in serious panic as the deadline for the payment of levy ends today.
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“Only God knows what will happen from today upward. Of course, we have not paid the levy but Turji has promised to sack this community if we fail to compensate for his missing cows,” he concluded.
Efforts to speak to the village head of Moriki, Alhaji Bashar Isma’il Ari, proved abortive as his phone was switched off when this reporter put a call to him.
On Tuesday, Chief of Defence Staff, Chris Musa, said the days of Turji are numbered, announcing that his men had launched a manhunt for the bandit.
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