By Ayorinde Oluokun
The Nigerian Army said eight repentant notorious bandits kingpins have surrendered their arms and ammunition and released 16 kidnapped people in their custody as part of ongoing peace initiatives in Dan Musa local government area of Katsina State.
The Nigerian Army in a publication on its X handle on Sunday said the bandits kingpins surrendered their arms under the surrender and disengagement initiative led by the leadership of Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the state.
The Army said the eight notorious terrorist kingpins who surrendered their weapons and agreed to release the kidnapped people in their custody were operating in Dan Musa LGA of the State.
The bandits kingpins were identified as Kamulu Buzaru, Manore, Nagwaggo, Lalbi, Alhaji Sani, Dogo Baidu, Dogo Nahalle, and Abdulkadir Black.
Nigerian Army, in the statement, said the bandits kingpins voluntarily surrendered their arms and handed over kidnapped victims on 14 June 2025 during which they also expressed their commitment to renounce banditry and embrace peaceful coexistence.
“The surrendered weapons have been secured in custody.
“As part of the gesture, the group released 16 kidnapped persons, comprising seven women and nine children, and pledged to release the remaining captives in their custody by 15 June 2025.
“All released individuals have been handed over to the appropriate local government authorities.
“The security situation in the area remains stable, with troops maintaining a strong presence and continuous monitoring to ensure sustained peace and stability,” the Army said in the statement.
