Auwalun Daudawa, the alleged mastermind of the abduction of
some students from a secondary school in Kankara, Katsina state, has
“repented”.
Daudawa and five of his lieutenants surrendered 20 AK 47
rifles, ammunition and a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher.
In December, over 300 schoolboys were abducted from their
school. The students regained their freedom after spending a week in captivity.
Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, had said the boys were
rescued through the help of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of
Nigeria (MACBAN) and that no ransom was paid.
Speaking after he took an oath of repentance on Monday at
the government house in Gusau, Zamfara capital, the bandit said his gang
voluntarily surrendered and are not seeking money from any individual or
government.
“We have voluntarily repented and seek no single kobo from
any government, group or individual for that,” he said.
“I was convinced by the state government approaches on peace
reconciliation with armed bandits, I learnt from those repented before me that,
there was not single plan by the governments through use of security agencies
to harm me and my boys, therefore, we are now back for normal lives like other
peace-loving Nigerians.”
On his part, Matawalle said the development is as a result
of his administration’s efforts to ensure that there is peace in Zamfara.
“The development will not only gradually paste the name of
Zamfara unto the list of most peaceful places in the country, but will
facilitate the return of the lost commercial enterprising to the state,” the
governor said.
The governor said his administration is working to ensure
that farming and cattle rearing would be the only activities in the state’s
forest.
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