- An unidentified bandit leader made bold statements about his group’s capabilities during a peace meeting in Katsina State.
- The meeting took place in Dutsenma Local Government Area, where the leader was seen with his gang members.
- Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared footage of the event, highlighting the leader’s remarks.
An unidentified bandit leader has sparked reactions after making striking statements about his group’s abilities during a peace meeting in Katsina State.
Footage shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama shows the armed leader speaking to officials in Dutsenma Local Government Area, flanked by members of his gang.
In the video, the bandit acknowledged that his group lacks formal schooling but insisted this does not hinder their skill with firearms.
“We may not have attended school, but we know how to handle an AK-47,” he said confidently.
He went further to draw a contrast between his group and educated citizens, highlighting that their strength lies in weapons rather than books.
“While you fill your shelves with books, we fill ours with AK-47 rifles,” he added, brandishing his weapon as onlookers cheered in response.
The leader also stressed the importance of trust and accountability in negotiations, urging that agreements be honored by both sides.
“When we give our word, we try to keep it. We expect you to do the same. This is a major concern for us,” he noted.
He accused authorities of failing to release many of his members currently in detention across various states, including Katsina, Kano, and Abuja.
“There isn’t a state without our men and women in custody. Yet, when we ask for their release, nothing happens. These are the complaints we bring to Nigerian leaders,” he said.
Criticizing officials for not following through on promises, he remarked:
“Your leaders meet with us, we reach agreements, and then they return to their comfortable offices without honoring them,” he said, eliciting laughter from the crowd.
He also threatened that his group could pull out of talks if their concerns continue to be ignored.
“If we are not called back for discussions, everyone you see here could vanish into the forest for months, leaving only children behind,” he warned.
Ending his address, the leader assured that dialogue would continue if detained members are freed.
“If you release our people, we will come to Katsina or anywhere else you call us. We are not afraid of travel, but we fear broken promises,” he concluded.
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