Peace accord under Operation Safe Corridor holds in Musawa, Katsina

Peace accord under Operation Safe Corridor holds in Musawa, Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

A peace accord has been reached between Musawa Local Government Area (LGA) community and bandit elements under the State Government’s Operation Safe Corridor initiative in Katsina State.

Zagazola Makama reports that the dialogue, held on Sunday at Tashar Mai Alewa Primary School in Danmusa LGA, was aimed at fostering sustainable peace and reconciliation.

The Musawa community delegation was led by the Council Chairman, accompanied by the District Head of Musawa and other key stakeholders.

On the part of the bandits, their representatives included Ummaru Munore and Wada Turawa, who participated through their mediator, Ardo Abdulkarim Yantumaki.

According to the communique, both parties agreed to enhance peaceful coexistence, ensure the release of kidnapped and arrested persons, and maintain order and justice for all.

Speakers from both sides pledged commitment to the terms of the accord, promising to sustain peace and prevent further hostilities.

The meeting, which commenced at about 2:00 p.m., concluded peacefully at 3:40 p.m. Security agencies have intensified patrols and close monitoring to consolidate the gains of the dialogue.

Peace accord under Operation Safe Corridor holds in Musawa, Katsina