Zamfara Gov: Bandits slashed N600m ransom to N150k after I called their bluff
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has disclosed that he rejected a N600 million ransom demand by bandits who abducted two of his brothers. He said he would rather risk losing them than finance criminals who could use the money to acquire more weapons. Lawal said the decision was taken despite pressure from members of […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has disclosed that he rejected a N600 million ransom demand by bandits who abducted two of his brothers. He said he would rather risk losing them than finance criminals who could use the money to acquire more weapons. Lawal said the decision was taken despite pressure from members of […]
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