Notorious terrorists surrender arms, release kidnapped victims in Katsina
Abdullateef Fowewe
In a significant breakthrough for peace and security, several notorious terrorist kingpins operating in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State have voluntarily surrendered their arms and released kidnapped victims.
The Nigerian Army announced this development in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.
The Army stated, “As part of the ongoing arms surrender and disengagement initiative led by the leadership of Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, several notorious terrorist kingpins operating in Dan Musa LGA—identified as Kamulu Buzaru, Manore, Nagwaggo, Lalbi, Alhaji Sani, Dogo Baidu, Dogo Nahalle, and Abdulkadir Black—voluntarily surrendered their arms and handed over kidnapped victims.”
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.
“The individuals expressed their commitment to renounce banditry and embrace peaceful coexistence,” the Army added.
All surrendered weapons have been secured in custody, and the released victims have been handed over to the appropriate local government authorities.
The security situation in Dan Musa remains stable, with troops maintaining a strong presence and continuous monitoring to ensure sustained peace and stability.
