The Islamic State is plundering parts of #Nigeria now.

They manage to impose the Islamic tax of Zakāt at least in some regions at this point 1/
But then again, they redistribute some of it in charity (it seems)
Just found out today these kids received a bill of 500 Naira. Which roughly equals €1.

To sell your soul to the devil for €1 one must be pretty desperate
It actually amazes me how many people react in shock. As if this wasn’t happening already.

Do check the piece @TomaszRolbiecki @charliewinter and I wrote for @CTCWP last year

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