Dantsito

Dantsito

bandit Nigeria

Dantsito is a notorious bandit leader in northern Nigeria known for imposing heavy levies on communities, including a recent demand for N200 million from residents in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. His actions exemplify the ongoing crisis of organized banditry in the region, where fear of violent reprisals drives residents to meet such extortionate demands.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
86,613
Power
188$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 2.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 86,613 $448,000 188$
Totals 1 206,139,589 86,613 $448,000 188$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Another notorious bandit leader, Dantsito, threatened to attack communities in the Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State if they failed to pay him N200m levy within two weeks. 2

The Punch: Why military can’t stop northerners from paying levies to bandits — Retired generals