By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
In a significant development, several notorious bandit leaders in Dan Musa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State have surrendered their weapons and released kidnapped victims as part of a disarmament initiative.
The operation, led by Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with stakeholders, saw the voluntary surrender of key terrorist kingpins, including Kamulu Buzaru, Manore, Nagwaggo, Lalbi, Alhaji Sani, Dogo Baidu, Dogo Nahalle, and Abdulkadir Black. The suspects renounced banditry and pledged to embrace peace.
As a goodwill gesture, the group freed 16 kidnapped victims—seven women and nine children and promised to release the remaining captives by today, June 15, 2025. The freed individuals have been handed over to local authorities.
Security forces have secured the surrendered arms and maintained a strong presence in the area to ensure stability. The situation remains calm, with continuous monitoring to sustain peace in the region.