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Gov Radda Offers Amnesty, Reintegration to Repentant Bandits in Katsina Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has assured bandits operating in forests across the North-West that the government is prepared to support and reintegrate those who genuinely abandon criminal activities and embrace peace. Tribune reports that the governor made the appeal during the inauguration of 152 housing units built for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Jibia Local Government Area of the state on Thursday, June 11. Governor Radda urged those involved in banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes to lay down their arms and return to their communities, stressing that lasting peace and prosperity can only be achieved through lawful means and honest labour. “To those our brothers and sisters in the bush or in the forest, to those who still raise weapons against our own people, to those who have taken to banditry, kidnapping and violence, hear me very well today. There is a better way. The doors for dialogue, repentance and reintegration remain open to you. Lay down your arms, come back to your families, come back to your communities. The same houses, the same grants, the same opportunities being del…

Doors For Dialogue, Repentance Still Open To Bandits - Gov Radda Katsina Governor Radda Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has reiterated that the Katsina State government remains committed to peaceful reintegration efforts, declaring that the doors for dialogue, repentance and rehabilitation remain open to bandits willing to abandon violence and embrace peace. He spoke at the commissioning of 152 mass housing units and other development projects delivered through a partnership between the Katsina State Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the German Government and other development partners in Batsari local government area. The governor urged those involved in criminal activities to lay down their arms and return to society. To the bandits, Radda said there was a better alternative to violence, stressing that his administration remains ready to receive and support anyone genuinely willing to renounce criminality. “To our brothers and sisters in the bush and forests, to those who still raise weapons against our people and have embraced banditry, kidnapping and violence, hear me clearly today: there is a better way,” the governor said. “The doors for dialogue, …

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"Peace Can't Last While Bandits Remain Armed" - Inuwa Politics Facebook X WhatsApp A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, Dr. Mustapha Inuwa, has criticized ongoing peace negotiations with bandits. He called the talks meaningless, noting that the armed groups have yet to surrender their weapons. Advertisement The former Secretary to the State Government made the remarks on Tuesday, highlighting the continued threat posed by the bandits despite claims of progress in peace talks. Inuwa told newsmen that during several negotiation meetings, bandits were seen openly carrying rifles and dressed in military camouflage, raising serious doubts about the sincerity of the exercise. READ MORE: https://www.informationng.com/2025/09/anambra-needs-inclusive-governance-not-gov-soludos-solo-rule-aa-candidate-nweke.html “The government must ensure the disarmament of the bandits before any peace deal can be meaningful,” he said, stressing that peace agreements cannot succeed while armed groups continue to terrorize communities. He noted that Katsina has witnessed multiple peace initiatives over the years, yet attacks have persisted. Residents often attend dialogue se…

'Lay Down Your Arms, Return To Your Families,' Gov Radda Tells Bandits ... Radda Governor Dikko Umar Radda has extended a fresh appeal to bandits operating across Katsina State, urging them to lay down their arms, embrace peace, and take advantage of the government’s reintegration opportunities. Advertisement The governor made the call while inaugurating a massive Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Housing Estate constructed under the Northwest Prevention Facility Project, a partnership between the Katsina State Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in Jibia Local Government Area. READ ALSO : Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar Dies In Bandits Captivity, Katsina Mourns The landmark project comprises 152 housing units for displaced families, a climate peace hub, a veterinary clinic, an entrepreneurship centre, and a 50-kilowatt mini solar grid designed to support sustainable livelihoods and community recovery. Advertisement Each house consists of two bedrooms, a bathroom, a toilet, and a spacious courtyard suitable for rural family life. Addressing residents and stakeholders at the event, Governor Radda delivered a passionate message to those involved in …

Peace deal with bandits meaningless without weapons surrender — ADC ... Peace deal with bandits meaningless without weapons surrender — ADC chieftain By : Danjuma Michael, Katsina Date: 30 September 2025 7:04pm WAT Share : Follow Us on Google Discover A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, Dr. Mustapha Inuwa, has chided the ongoing peace deal with bandits in the state, describing it as meaningless since bandits don’t surrender their weapons. Inuwa, a former state Director-General for the Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign team, lamented that bandits have continued to perpetrate atrocities in parts of the state despite the peace deal. His criticism followed peace negotiations entered into by about a dozen frontline council areas that have been faced with incessant security challenges in the state. During such peace negotiations, most of the bandits in attendance were seen wielding automatic weapons, with many of them wearing military camouflage uniforms and boots. The development, which has elicited negative reactions from some quarters including the Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA), has, however, been seen as a sign of achievement b…

'Lay Down Your Arms, Return To Your Families,' Gov Radda Tells Bandits ... Crime Watch June 13, 2026 Saulawa Mohammed Governor Dikko Umar Radda has extended a fresh appeal to bandits operating across Katsina State, urging them to lay down their arms, embrace peace, and take advantage of the government’s reintegration opportunities. The governor made the call while inaugurating a massive Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Housing Estate constructed under the Northwest Prevention Facility Project, a partnership between the Katsina State Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in Jibia Local Government Area. READ ALSO : Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar Dies In Bandits Captivity, Katsina Mourns The landmark project comprises 152 housing units for displaced families, a climate peace hub, a veterinary clinic, an entrepreneurship centre, and a 50-kilowatt mini solar grid designed to support sustainable livelihoods and community recovery. Each house consists of two bedrooms, a bathroom, a toilet, and a spacious courtyard suitable for rural family life. Addressing residents and stakeholders at the event, Governor Radda delivered a passionate message to those inv…

Lay down your arms': Radda renews dialogue offer to bandits Katsina Governor Dikko Radda is once more extending an olive branch to armed bandits hiding out in the forests across Nigeria's North-west region, calling on them to surrender their weapons and return to their communities. The governor's renewed appeal signals that dialogue remains on the table, even as banditry continues to unsettle daily life for millions of people across the region. Radda is making clear that the door is open, though he has not closed off other options for restoring order. Whether the bandits respond this time around is the question everyone in the North-west is waiting to have answered. Originally published by Premium Times . Read the full article on Premium Times →