Bandits invade social media, turn influencers

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“Instead of remaining invisible, some now appear willing to showcase their lifestyles, communicate directly with audiences and cultivate online attention.
“The result is a new form of criminal visibility that combines fear, curiosity and influence.”
 
By Oluseye Ojo (Lagos) and Molly Kilete (Abuja)
For years, the story of banditry in Nigeria was largely confined to remote forests, deserted villages and dangerous highways.
It was a grim tale told through reports of midnight attacks, mass abductions, cattle rustling, killings...