2 more Katsina LGAs sign peace accord with bandits
Sabuwa and Dandume local government areas of Katsina State have entered into a peace deal with bandits as part of efforts to address persistent attacks, killings, and abductions. The peace meeting was held on Saturday at Kabalawa Dungun-Muazu, a community that borders the two councils but is located in Sabuwa LGA. With this development, nine […]
Katsina State Government
Sabuwa and Dandume local government areas of Katsina State have entered into a peace deal with bandits as part of efforts to address persistent attacks, killings, and abductions.
The peace meeting was held on Saturday at Kabalawa Dungun-Muazu, a community that borders the two councils but is located in Sabuwa LGA.
With this development, nine councils in the state have now signed peace deals with bandits. Others include Batsari, Kankara, Kurfi, Musawa, Danmusa, Jibia, and Faskari.
The chairmen of Sabuwa, Sagir Tanimi, and Dandume, Bashir Gyazama, were present at the meeting and were reported to have facilitated the agreement.
During the meeting, which lasted several hours, both parties reached key resolutions.
It was agreed that there should be a ceasefire, with bandits pledging to stop attacks on local communities. They were also granted free movement into towns and villages for trade and commerce without fear of harm from residents.
The bandits further agreed to release abducted victims, while requesting that the government secure the release of their captured members. Both sides also committed to working together to maintain peace and stability in the region.
Several bandits attended the meeting armed with automatic weapons, alongside their leaders: Idi Muwage, Alhaji Kabiru, Kachalla Rusku, Kachalla Murtala, Kachalla Mai Saje, Kachalla Dawa, Ardo Abdulsalam Fatika, and Alhaji Labi.
Chairman of the peace committee, Dr. Salisu Ladan, said the agreement was aimed at restoring lasting peace and ending killings, kidnappings, and other forms of violence.
“The leaders have assured the bandits of their safety and welcomed them to continue their business activities in the local markets,” he added.
It was also resolved that the cattle market in Dandume, which had been shut down due to insecurity, would be reopened to enable the bandits to bring in and sell their livestock.