The daily torch media
A message allegedly sent by suspected bandits to a family in Zamfara State has sparked reactions online after the kidnappers reportedly discovered that the ransom paid for a victim’s release contained fake dollars.
According to claims circulating on social media, the armed group expressed anger after realising the currency was counterfeit and reportedly warned the family, saying, “Allah will judge you.”
Kidnapping for ransom continues to be a major security challenge in several communities across Zamfara and other parts of north-western Nigeria, where armed groups frequently abduct residents and demand large payments for their release.
Authorities have repeatedly advised families to report kidnapping incidents and avoid negotiating directly with criminal groups.
