Ten individuals abducted by bandits in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State have been released following a locally brokered peace agreement.
The release, reportedly achieved without the payment of ransom, was facilitated by the council chairman, Hon. Muntari Abdullahi City, who led a delegation to the bandits’ hideout.
According to a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the release forms part of ongoing grassroots efforts to negotiate peace with bandit groups operating in the area.
Photographs attached to the post reportedly show the council chairman riding a motorcycle alongside some of the bandits during the negotiation exercise.
“Ten people abducted by bandits in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State, have regained their freedom. The council chairman, Hon. Muntari Abdullahi City, led a delegation to the bandits hideout to secure their release reportedly without ransom following a local peace agreement.
“The key question are: How durable is this peace?, What does it mean for nearby communities, especially across the border in Kano State?,” Bakatsine asked.
According to reports, authorities are yet to release an official statement on the development.
