Notorious terrorist leaders have laid down their arms and released 16 hostages in exchange for amnesty in Katsina State.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on its official social media handles, saying the gesture followed the surrender and disengagement initiative led by the leadership of Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
The terse statement said, “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 on 14 June, 2025.
“The individuals expressed their commitment to renounce banditry and embrace peaceful coexistence,” the Army said.
The Nigerian Army further disclosed that the weapons surrendered by the terrorists have been secured in custody.
“As part of the gesture, 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 statement said.
It added that all released individuals have been handed over to their appropriate local government authorities.
“The security situation in the area remains stable, with troops maintaining a strong presence and continuous monitoring to ensure sustained peace and stability,” Nigerian Army assured.
