Notorious Bandit Kingpin Abu Radde, several other bandits Surrender in Katsina, Release 10 Kidnapped Victims in Peace Accord

Notorious Bandit Kingpin Abu Radde, several other bandits Surrender in Katsina, Release 10 Kidnapped Victims in Peace Accord

By: Zagazola Makama

A notorious bandit kingpin, Abu Radde, along with his fighters, has surrendered to security forces in Katsina State, releasing ten kidnapped victims as part of a peace accord facilitated by security agencies and local authorities.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that bandits, identified as Abu Radde, Audu Lankai, Ori, Gila, Adamu Gurbi, Nawagini, Umar Black, Margyal, and Aloda, along with their foot soldiers, approached security officials seeking dialogue and reconciliation through non-kinetic means.

According to the sources, a meeting was convened at Kwari Village Primary School in Jibia Local Government Area, where stakeholders engaged in discussions with the armed group, after which they agreed to lay down their arms to accept peace.

During the meeting, the bandits handed over two AK-47 rifles to the military as a demonstration of their commitment to peace. They also unconditionally released ten abducted persons, who were immediately taken to a general hospital for medical evaluation.

The repentant bandits pledged to release more victims and vowed to halt attacks on communities within the local government area.

Authorities have assured residents that security monitoring and intelligence gathering will continue to ensure the stability of the region.

Notorious Bandit Kingpin Abu Radde, several other bandits Surrender in Katsina, Release 10 Kidnapped Victims in Peace Accord