Katsina Communities, Bandit Leaders Sign Peace Accord in Funtua Zone

A major peace agreement has been reached between several communities in Katsina State and bandit leaders operating within the Funtua Zone, aimed at ending years of hostilities and insecurity in the region.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, revealing that the accord involved representatives from Bakori, Kafur, Malumfashi, Kankara, and Funtua Local Government Areas of the state.

According to Makama, the meeting took place on October 12, 2025, at Kakumi Village in Bakori LGA, under the framework of the Operation Safe Corridor initiative.

He explained that the dialogue was convened to promote mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence between affected communities and the bandit groups that have terrorized parts of the zone in recent years.

The session brought together key stakeholders, including traditional rulers, local government chairmen, and representatives of the bandit factions.

Community representatives included Alhaji Abdurrahman Kandarawa (Bakori), Abubakar Musa Barde (Kafur), Alhaji Bature Dan Kanjiba (Malumfashi), Alhaji Audu Goya (Funtua), and Alhaji Kasimu Dantsoho (Kankara).

Traditional rulers present were Alhaji Ado Bello (District Head of Bakori), Tsiga Jarman Katsina, Galadiman Katsina Alhaji Abdullahi Mahuta (Malumfashi), Danejen Katsina Alhaji Abdulkadir (Kafur), and Sarkin Maskan Katsina (Funtua).

Representing the bandits were Ado Aleru of Yankuzo in Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State, Isiya Kwashen Garwa of Guga Ward, Bakori LGA, Babaro of Gidan Gamji, Kankara LGA, and Alhaji Iliya Zango Dan Sabau from Kankara LGA.

Makama noted that the meeting, which lasted from 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., ended peacefully, with both sides pledging to uphold the terms of the peace accord.

Resolutions reached included an immediate cessation of hostilities, the restoration of law and order, and the renewal of mutual respect between the communities and the repentant bandit groups.