Notorious bandit kingpin Dogo Gide has demanded over ₦100 million in levies from 23 communities in the Tsafe West under the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Newsmen gathered that the affected communities were instructed to pay specific amounts, with the highest levies imposed on Kunchin-Kalgo (N20 million), Sungawa (N15 million), and Rakyabu (N15 million).

The levy imposed by the wanted terrorist leader has created tension in the region as residents scramble to meet the demands amid fears of violent reprisals.

Zamfara State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Dalijan, in a telephone conversation with newsmen, confirmed the development but assured that the situation is under control.

He stated that security agencies have been deployed to the affected communities to prevent any attacks and maintain order.

Residents are calling for more decisive government action to end the menace and restore peace to the state.