Kaduna: Arewa group lauds Gov Sani for granting amnesty to bandits

The Arewa Forum for Good Governance (AFGG) has commended Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for granting amnesty to repentant bandits operating in the state.

Sani had already received the first batch of repentant bandits in Birnin Gwari on thurday.

While hailing the governor for his leadership style, the group said he has set the trail to end the activities of bandits in northern Nigeria.

The group, in a statement signed by Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim Bichi, added that with several senior bandit leaders coming out to surrender their arms and embrace peace, alongside their followers, there is hope that banditry can be tackled once and for all.

“The decision to consider dialogue and amnesty for the bandits for peace to reign in the region is not only laudable, but a creative approach to ending what has destroyed the image and hindered progress and development of the north and its people.

“We have clamoured for amnesty for bandits as means to end the incessant attacks and killings of our people. With this singular effort, we can confidently say there is ray of light now.

“The good thing about the programme is that it adheres to international standards of disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration, ensuring that these individuals can return to society as productive citizens.

“The good news also is that the governor promised that these individuals are going to be enrolled in a rehabilitation programme designed by the State Government in partnership with the Federal Government for reintegration and complete ceasefire,” the group said.