Kaduna State to Begin Documentation of Repentant Bandits

• Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State announced plans to document repentant bandits, emphasizing a non-monetary approach to negotiations
• The Kaduna model aims to foster collaboration with local leaders and federal security agencies to address banditry and insecurity effectively

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has announced that the state government will begin documenting repentant bandits starting Saturday.

The governor disclosed this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, following his reception of the first group of repentant bandits earlier in the week.

He noted that most bandits in the Birnin Gwari area are community indigenes.

Governor Sani emphasized that the government’s approach to dealing with the bandits was distinct, as it did not involve monetary incentives.

“We had a lot of discussions with some of them. They said many were killed by security agencies during previous negotiations. In this case, we did not give them one naira. Most of them are tired,” he explained.

Sani described the state’s strategy as the “Kaduna model,” highlighting its uniqueness compared to other regions’ approaches.

He stated that the government collaborated closely with local leaders and federal security agencies to reach this milestone after six months of engagement.

“Birnin Gwari is one of the most critical local governments in terms of banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency in the North-West. The Kaduna State Government has been working tirelessly to engage stakeholders and build trust among the various communities,” Sani said.

The governor also urged stakeholders to stop politicizing the issue of banditry and focus on collaborative efforts to restore peace.

The registration process for repentant bandits will ensure proper documentation and monitoring as part of the government’s strategy to address regional insecurity.

This initiative is being carried out with the federal government, including the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The move underscores the state’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions to the longstanding security challenges in Kaduna.