We now pay Heavy monthlys Tax to Boko Haram/ISWAP – Borno Resident

Resident of Borno State has confirmed that they now pay heavy monthly tax to Boko Haram terrorist.

According to the report, the traders and farmers from the area pay ₦5,000 as monthly tax, while fishmen pay ₦2,000.

Report by SR, indicate that the affected area are Marte, Abadam, Kukawa and Guzamala areas of Borno state for road use.

According to the report, anyone who fail to pay the tax should be ready to pay with his/her life.

That is aside from the levies farmers and fishermen have to pay on their produce.

Not only Boko Haram, but ISWAP who one the most deadliest terrorist group also collect tax from them resident.

When asked if there was no military presence in the area, he said the operations of military personnel are not evident in the area as the whole area had been cordoned off by terrorists, who have taken charge like a government.

He said, “Who dares disobey the insurgents? That person must be ready to die. You know, it is not only Boko Haram, we now have ISWAP. No one has even dared it because we know the consequence, they will simply pull the trigger. The insurgents have taken over, they have turned this place into their own kingdom. We obey their set rules. Traders and farmers pay N5,000 monthly, while the fishermen pay N2,000 per bag and box of fish.”

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