Some notorious bandit kingpins terrorising people in Katsina State have surrendered their arms and freed kidnapped victims in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State .
Nigerian army said in a post via its X handle that the development is part of the ongoing arms surrender and disengagement initiative led by Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
It said the bandit kingpins, identified as Kamulu Buzaru, Manore, Nagwaggo, Lalbi, Alhaji Sani, Dogo Baidu, Dogo Nahalle, and Abdulkadir Black, voluntarily surrendered their arms and handed over 16 kidnapped victims, comprising seven women and nine children, on June 14, 2025.
“The individuals expressed their commitment to renounce banditry and embrace peaceful coexistence.
“The surrendered weapons have been secured in custody”, the army said.
It added that the group has pledged to release the remaining captives in their custody and has expressed commitment to renounce banditry and embrace peaceful coexistence.
It added that the released individuals have been handed over to the appropriate local government authorities.
The security situation in the area remains stable, with troops maintaining a strong presence and continuous monitoring to ensure sustained peace and stability.
This development is a significant step towards restoring peace and security in the region.