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Africa Subsaharan

Zamfara Farmers Displaced Despite Paying Millions to Terrorists in ‘Farming Tax’

2026-06-14

[HumangleMedia] Amid the ongoing armed violence, farmers are among the worst hit as terrorist attacks disrupt farming activities, despite being subjected to extortion payments to armed groups.

Shocking. Who would have thought that jihadis could lie?
SUMMARY
Muhammadu Mahe narrowly escaped abduction by terrorists in his northwestern Nigerian village, Ruwan Bado. The area has been plagued by violent attacks, stemming from longstanding farmer-herder conflicts, where terrorists demand "farming taxes" in exchange for safety. When Mahe's village was attacked, he decided to flee, joining others from his community who were forced to abandon their homes and farms due to the relentless terror threats.

Despite significant payments, the terrorists continue to disrupt farming activities, targeting communities and livestock without guarantees of safety. This lack of security infrastructure, coupled with insufficient state presence, has left communities vulnerable to the terror-induced financial strains. Many residents now prioritize survival over economic concerns, as they struggle to access their farmlands amidst ongoing threats.

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