It is now discovered that the Boko Haram terrorists have commenced imposing taxes on residents in some parts of Niger State.
It is gathered that the terrorist group generates income by imposing Value Added Tax (VAT) and income taxes on residents of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Although many believe that Boko Haram funds itself through kidnap for ransom and looting local communities, a police source said that it also generates income through taxation.
The source said the insurgents now impose taxes on local farmers and fishermen who fish around the Shiroro lake, and residents made to pay VAT when local transactions are carried out.
Recall that Governor Sani Bello had, on Monday, announced the displacement of many residents by Boko Haram insurgents around Munya and Shiroro localities.
According to him, over 3,000 people have been displaced by bandits and Boko Haram elements around the areas.
“There are some other communities that we think are safe but a vast majority of them will have to remain here because their villages and towns have been taken over by the Boko Haram elements.
“I just heard they have already placed their flag in Kauri which means they have taken over the territory,” the governor had said.
Reacting to the governor’s claims, a police source confirmed that Awasha, Chiri, and many other community were under the control of Boko Haram insurgents, who also control trades.
