Location:
Maru, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date:
February 19, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Kidnapped:
110
DESCRIPTION::
Legit.ng reported that four communities in Maru LGA of Zamfara state: Mahuta, Mutumji, Kwana, and Unguwar Kawo, were abandoned following the abduction of 110 people by bandits. The Zamfara residents were kidnapped for allegedly refusing to pay N110 million monthly levy to a notorious terrorist leader.