Radical insurgents of an unknown jihadist faction in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Sokoto have taken over nearly 80 towns, according to lawmakers. Once in control, the insurgents have reportedly imposed heavy taxes, seized crops, and taken women as sex slaves.
“They have suspended all laws and instructions from the government and have introduced their own rules and taxes in my [county],” Aminu Boza, who represents Sabon Birni County at the Sokoto State Legislature, told The Epoch Times by phone on Nov. 21.
