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Residents of Magamin Diddi, Zamfara State, Nigeria, have been thrust into turmoil after the abduction of 39 community leaders by terrorist Jammo Smally.
These leaders were negotiating a peace deal with Smally, who had been reaching out for over two months, desiring an end to hostilities.
However, during the meeting, Smally demanded the return of rifles taken by local security volunteers or payment in cash, along with an additional ₦50 million for peace.
This incident is emblematic of a broader crisis in northwestern Nigeria, where communities often pay terrorists under the guise of peace deals, yet attacks continue unabated. The Zamfara State government, adhering to a policy of non-negotiation with terrorists, has initiated a rescue operation for the abducted leaders, deploying operational assets based on available intelligence to ensure their safe return.
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