Many notorious bandit leaders, terrorising Batsari, Safana, and Jibia LGAs of Katsina, have surrendered to troops of Nigerian Army.
Gatekeepers News reports that Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on Lake Chad region disclosed this.
The bandits who surrendered include Abu Radda, Umar Black, Abdullahi Lankai, Jijjige, and Dabar Musa Dan Gandu, who have all operated from Jibia axis.
According toMakama; security sources said the bandits embraced the peace deal and surrendered following sustained military operations in the region.
The publication said the bandits handed over their weapons to the troops and released several hostages they had abducted.
It added that the former bandits appealed to the government to provide them with alternative means of livelihood, requesting engagement in the construction of markets and hospitals.
The bandits vowed to embrace peace and end their involvement in criminal activities.
Their surrender was reportedly facilitated by National Community for Security and Societal Advancement in Katsina (NCSOSACK), led by Hamisa Batsari.
The defence headquarters (DHQ) on Monday, said 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to the military are currently undergoing deradicalisation for onward reintegration into society.
