Niger State Bandits Burn School

Bandits in Nigeria — Niger State, Nigeria, have reportedly set ablaze the Central Primary School in Dekara, Nigeria — Borgu Local Government Area, despite collecting a N10 million protection levy from the local communities. This incident, which occurred on Wednesday, follows threats from the armed group, believed to have emerged from the Nigeria — Kainji National Park, that they would attack if the levy was not paid. Residents complied with the demand, hoping for peace, but the bandits still invaded the district headquarters and destroyed the school. In a related development, fresh attacks were reported in Dnakau, Lanta, and Unguwan Kawo communities in Nigeria — Shiroro Local Government Area, resulting in one death and one abduction. The worsening security situation in Nigeria — Niger State, characterized by illegal taxation, violence, and displacement, continues to undermine state authority and disrupt essential services like education and agriculture.