…of violent crimes to the suspect, including kidnapping for ransom, cattle rustling, illegal taxation, unlawful detention, killings and the seizure of residents' properties. Residents alleged that Abam imposed illegal levies on locals, extorted money from community members and participated in large-scale cattle rustling…

…CALABAR The Igbo community in Cross River State has raised the alarm over alleged illegal taxation and daily harassment by non-state actors, warning that the situation is crippling businesses across the state. The concerns were raised during an interactive session involving leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, businessmen, Igbo…