Residents of Maburya community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have reportedly been barred from accessing their farms by armed bandits despite paying the group N2.6 million in an extortion deal.
The armed men allegedly rejected an initial payment offer of N1 million before collecting the increased amount on Friday.
However, rather than allowing residents to return to their farms, the bandits reportedly summoned them again, demanded additional payments and warned that farming activities would remain prohibited until their conditions were met.
The incident was reported on Saturday by Bakatsine, a conflict reporter covering North-West Nigeria, in a post on X.
According to the reporter, the latest threat came despite a peace agreement reportedly reached earlier between the community and the armed group.
Bakatsine also alleged that residents had continued to suffer intimidation and extortion, with the bandits reportedly seizing their motorcycles, mobile phones and money.
The development has raised concerns about the effectiveness of local peace agreements with armed groups in parts of Niger State, where rural communities remain exposed to threats and restrictions on their daily activities.
The reported ban on farming could further deepen the hardship in Maburya, where many residents depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.
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