Bandits Burns Niger School After N10m Levy Payment
Armed bandits have reportedly burnt down a primary school in Dekara town, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, after allegedly collecting a N10 million levy from communities in the area.
The attack has left residents in fear despite meeting the group’s demands.
Sources in the community said the school was set on fire during the latest raid.
The incident has disrupted learning and added to the hardship already facing residents in the area.
Residents said the payment of the levy failed to stop the attackers, raising fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in parts of the state. Many families now fear further attacks on their communities.
The latest incident has renewed calls for stronger security measures to protect lives, schools and public facilities across affected communities in Niger State.
