A suspected armed bandit, known for flaunting ransom payments on social media, went live on TikTok from his hideout on Wednesday.
A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad area Zagazola Makama shared a photo of the armed bandit engaging with viewers during the live video session.
The armed man is seen engaging directly with viewers during a live video session on his TikTok account.
The incident highlights TikTok’s growing popularity among young Nigerians, particularly in the north, and the sense of impunity that the bandits enjoy.