Katsina govt warns ex-bandits against violating peace deal

Katsina govt warns ex-bandits against violating peace deal

The Katsina State Government has issued a stern warning to bandits who recently surrendered, cautioning them to uphold their end of the peace agreement or face serious repercussions.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, said the government would not tolerate any breach of trust from those who have laid down their arms.

“Let me also make it clear that in case they renege on their promises, we are going to deal with them as we used to. That is the position of the government,” Mu’azu said.

He revealed that several bandit leaders from Jibia, Batsari, and DanMusa Local Government Areas had embraced the peace initiative and surrendered their weapons—an action that has led to a noticeable improvement in security in those communities.

“This has brought relative peace to those areas,” he added.

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Mu’azu emphasized that Governor Dikko Radda has prioritized security across the state and is actively taking bold measures to restore peace. However, he warned that military operations would continue in areas still plagued by violence.

“The government will continue to carry out military operations in troubled areas… If they keep attacking, we will respond accordingly,” he said.

While assuring support for those who genuinely renounce violence, the commissioner was unequivocal about the government’s stance toward defaulters.

“If they break their promises, we’ll return to treating them the way we used to,” he warned.

He also appealed to residents across the state to support the administration’s efforts in bringing lasting peace to affected communities.

In a recent development, authorities confirmed that 10 known bandit leaders in DanMusa surrendered their arms and released kidnapped victims, including a woman who was seven months pregnant.

Katsina govt warns ex-bandits against violating peace deal