Sabuwa and Dandume local government areas of Katsina State have entered into a peace deal with bandits.
The peace meeting was held on Saturday at Kabalawa Dungun-Muazu, a community that borders the two councils but is located in Sabuwa LGA.
The move is part of efforts to address persistent attacks, killings, and abductions.
Previously Batsari, Kankara, Kurfi, Musawa, Danmusa, Jibia, and Faskari signed peace deals with bandits.
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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.
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.
He said, “The leaders have assured the bandits of their safety and welcomed them to continue their business activities in the local markets.”
