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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>About five notorious bandit kingpins who had been terrorizing Batsari, Safana, and Jibia Local Government Areas of Katsina State have surrendered and laid down their arms due to intense military operations in the areas.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST reliably gathered that the bandit leaders included Abu Radda, Umar Black, Abdullahi Lankai, Jijjige, and Dabar Musa Dan Gandu, all operating from the axis.<\/p>\n

This medium further gathered from a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region that the armed groups voluntarily disarmed.<\/p>\n

This medium also learned that during their surrender, they appealed to the government for alternative means of livelihood, requesting the construction of markets, hospitals, and access to clean water to aid their reintegration.<\/p>\n

Their decision was facilitated by the National Community for Security and Societal Advancement in Katsina State (NCSOSACK), led by Comrade Hamisa S. Batsari, who represents affected communities in security dialogues.<\/p>\n

The bandits surrendered arms and ammunition to the military and released several hostages kidnapped during their reign of terror.<\/p>\n

They vowed to embrace peace and end their involvement in criminal activities.<\/p>\n

Top military sources commended their surrender, assuring that the onslaught against unrepentant bandits would continue until total peace is restored in Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and the entire North West.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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