Elder Alleges Katsina Govt Paid N10m to Each Bandit Leader for Hajj

An elder has claimed that the Katsina State Government secretly paid armed bandit leaders N10 million each to secure safe passage for Hajj pilgrims. He made the allegations during a recent local meeting. According to the elder, the payments were meant to prevent attacks along pilgrimage routes. This claim raises fresh concerns about government dealings with criminal groups and the state’s security strategy. Many are now questioning the transparency of Katsina’s administration and calling for an independent investigation into these alleged payments.

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