In a surprising twist in Katsina State’s ongoing security crisis, wanted bandit kingpin Ado Aleru has emerged at a peace meeting held in Danmusa Local Government Area, reportedly brokering dialogue between Fulani herders and local communities.
The meeting, attended by key stakeholders, saw Aleru — who remains on the security agencies’ most-wanted list — deliver remarks urging peaceful coexistence. According to insights gathered by counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama, Aleru laid out proposals to reduce hostilities and foster calm in the troubled Safana axis.
His appearance and involvement in the peace process comes even as security forces continue efforts to arrest him and dismantle his notorious network, believed to be responsible for repeated attacks in Katsina and beyond.
The development highlights a complex dilemma in the fight against rural banditry — a growing reliance on dialogue, even with those actively pursued by law enforcement. Security watchers say the move may signal either a shift in strategy or a troubling compromise in the face of persistent violence.
Source:@Zagazola Makama
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