By Eve Omayrs
Several notorious bandit leaders who have long terrorized Katsina State have finally surrendered, bowing to intense military operations that have dismantled their strongholds. The surrender, which took place in the Jibia axis, involved notorious figures such as Abu Radda, Umar Black, Abdullahi Lankai, Jijjige, and Dabar Musa Dan Gandu, all known for their reign of terror in Batsari, Safana, and Jibia Local Government Areas.
Sources within the military confirmed that sustained air and ground offensives left the criminals with little choice but to disarm. Intelligence reports indicate that the insurgents, fearing total annihilation, initiated peace talks and voluntarily laid down their arms. The National Community for Security and Societal Advancement in Katsina (NCSOSACK), led by Comrade Hamisa S. Batsari, played a crucial role in facilitating the surrender on behalf of affected communities.
In a dramatic turn of events, the bandits not only handed over their weapons but also released several hostages, signaling their intention to reintegrate into society. During the ceremony, they pleaded with the government to provide them with alternative means of livelihood, including markets, hospitals, and access to clean water, as a way to sustain their newfound commitment to peace.
While security forces welcomed the surrender, military officials made it clear that the offensive against unrepentant criminal elements would persist until total peace is restored in Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and the broader North West region.
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