Katsina Governor Opens Door to Bandits with Amnesty and Reintegration Offer

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has reversed his stance and invited bandits willing to abandon violence to enter talks. He said the government will negotiate with those who renounce crime and help them reintegrate into their communities. Speaking at the commissioning of 152 housing units for internally displaced persons in Jibia Local Government Area, funded by the UNDP Northwest Prevention Facility Project and supported by Germany, Radda urged criminals to lay down their arms. He promised that the same housing, grants, and opportunities offered to IDPs could be available to former bandits who choose peace. The governor emphasized that lasting security is essential for the state’s development. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting stability, rehabilitation, and community recovery initiatives across Katsina.

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