SABUWA STRIKES DEAL WITH BANDITS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT SIGNS CONTROVERSIAL PEACE ACCORD TO HALT BLOODSHED

In a dramatic move to stem the tide of violence and insecurity, authorities in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State have entered into a peace agreement with bandits operating in the region.

The accord, which has sparked mixed reactions, is aimed at restoring calm and bringing lasting stability to communities that have for years been under siege from incessant attacks, kidnappings, and killings.

Local leaders say the deal represents a “desperate but necessary step” to halt the bloodshed that has crippled farming, trade, and daily life in Sabuwa. However, critics warn that engaging with criminal elements could embolden the bandits and undermine the rule of law, raising concerns about the sustainability of such an arrangement.

Sources close to the negotiations revealed that the agreement includes a ceasefire pledge from the armed groups, alongside commitments from the local authorities to open channels of dialogue and address grievances fueling the crisis.

Residents remain cautiously optimistic, with many praying the deal will hold and finally end years of fear, displacement, and devastation.

The Sabuwa peace pact comes amid broader national debates on whether dialogue with bandits is a viable path to peace or a dangerous concession that could backfire.