Tag: Katsina

Bandits hold fresh ‘peace deal’ in Katsina, Say FG turned them into terrorists

Aminu Imam
Bandits peace deal in Katsina

Community leaders and council chairmen from Charanchi and Batagarawa local government areas in Katsina State signed a “peace agreement” with a group of armed men, otherwise called bandits.  The peace meeting, which took place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, was held in Wurma town of Kurfi Local Government Area in Katsina State. According to a report gathered by Militainment News, the meeting was attended by the Chairman of Batagarawa local government area, Hon. Yahaya Lawal Kawo, representatives from Charanci Local Government, traditional rulers, and delegates of the forest-based Fulani community.…

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Katsina: LG Chair in talks with killer bandits, as U.S. sanctions loom over Nigerian govt official

Aminu Imam
Katsina LG Chair

Chairman of Funtua local government area (LGA), Hon. Abdu Goya, has reportedly met with armed Fulani groups in Katsina amid growing insecurity and threats of U.S. sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of complicity in religious persecution. According to reports, the meeting, held in the forests around Funtua and Bakori towns, was framed as a “peace effort”; however, eyewitnesses say the gunmen arrived in motorcycles, fully armed, while community leaders pleaded for a ceasefire. The development comes as U.S. Senator Ted Cruz moves to name and sanction Nigerian officials allegedly linked…

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Katsina: 5 LGAs reach peace agreement with bandits

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Katsina peace agreement

In a renewed move to restore peace and security in troubled areas of Katsina State, 5 local government councils – Malumfashi, Bakori, Funtua, Ƙanƙara, and Ƙafur – have entered into a peace agreement with bandits operating within their territories. The peace meeting, which took place yesterday, in Kakumi town, Bakori local government area, brought together traditional leaders, security representatives, community heads, and key officials from the affected councils. The dialogue was aimed at halting recurring attacks, kidnappings, and cattle-rustling which have disrupted the livelihoods of residents for years. According to…

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Katsina: Bandits demand ₦5m peace levy from farmers ahead of harvest

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Katsina bandits demand

Farmers in Ilali village, Katsina State, have reportedly been asked to pay ₦5 million to bandits as a condition to access their farmlands safely during the harvest season. The demand, which residents describe as a ‘peace levy’, is said to be aimed at preventing attacks while farmers carry out their activities. Security analyst, BaKatsine revealed the development in a post on X on Tuesday, stating: “Bandits have reportedly imposed a ₦5 million levy on residents of Ilali village in Katsina State”. Sources say the demand is framed as a fee…

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Katsina LGA signs peace accord with bandits 

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Katsina LGA signs peace accord

Following the peace agreement in Jibia local government area of Katsina state, bandits terrorising the communities have now resorted to protecting the residents from external attacks. A resident of Magama community, Abubakar Mohammad, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen yesterday, expressed appreciation for the relative peace being enjoyed in the area. Narrating how peace returned to their communities, Mohammad recalled that about six months ago, there was a peace agreement with the bandits. The resident observed that since then, they have not recorded any case of bandits’ attack…

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Katsina: Bandits kidnap couple, daughter, kill vigilante

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Zamfara banditry

Suspected bandits have kidnapped three members of a family and the fatal shooting of another in an attack at Unguwar Filin Canada, in Katsina city. According to a statement from the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the incident occurred around 3:00a.m yesterday. “Today, Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at about 0300 hrs, some suspected gunmen armed with dangerous weapons attacked the residence of one Anas Ahmadu, male, age 33, of Filin Canada Quarters, Katsina State, kidnapping him, his wife, and his daughter, Jidda Anas. “Also, the hoodlums…

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Katsina: Village Head arrested for alleged links with bandits

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Katsina village head

Security operatives have arrested the head of Sukutum village in the Kankiya local government area (LGA) of Katsina State for allegedly serving as an informant to armed bandits. Security consultant and counter insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. Makama said the suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was apprehended following intelligence reports linking him to criminal gangs operating in the area. Quoting security sources, Makama said the village head was accused of providing information to the bandits about the movement of security personnel and…

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Katsina: Bandit leader seizes LGA, kill dozens, bans farming

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Katsina banditry

Armed bandits, led by notorious warlord Babaro, have reportedly seized control of Ƙanƙara local government area (LGA) in Katsina State, triggering panic, mass displacement, and a total collapse of local services, including healthcare and agriculture. Security analyst, Bakatsine, raised the alarm in a post on his verified X handle, revealing the escalating humanitarian crisis and calling for immediate government intervention. “Farming banned from Marabar Ƙanƙara to Yantumaki, dozens killed/kidnapped, healthcare collapsed. Residents beg Gov Dikko Raɗɗa & FG for urgent intervention”, the post read. According to Bakatsine, the situation is…

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Katsina: Police nab Village Head suspected to be bandits informant, in collaboration with villagers

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Katsina police nab Village Head

The Village Head of Unguwan Tambai, Runka, in Safana local government area of Katsina, Usamatu Adamu, has been arrested for allegedly supplying information to bandits. In an issued statement, Spokesman of the State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this while parading 15 suspected criminals in Katsina. According to him, the Command, while acting on credible intelligence on October 3, tracked and arrested the 45-yr-old monarch to Sabon-Gida village in Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. Sadiq-Aliyu said Adamu was arrested in connection with a suspected case of criminal…

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Katsina: Bandits kill 9 vigilantes, steal 6 rifles

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Katsina bandits kill

Bandits carried out two separate attacks on vigilante groups in Katsina State on Friday evening, resulting in the deaths of nine security personnel. Six pump-action guns were reportedly also stolen by the bandits during the onslaught. According to a credible security source, the first incident occured when a group of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons ambushed members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC) and vigilante members who were providing security for farmers harvesting crops at Unguwar Kafa along the Yankara-Faskari Road in Faskari. He explained that upon learning…

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