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Northern governors grant amnesty to cattle rustlers, bandits
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has revealed the decision taken by Northern governors in regard to the activities of bandits and cattle rustlers in the region.
In a communiqué issued on Thursday after security and reconciliation meeting with security agents, vigilante, volunteer groups, herdsmen and farmers in Katsina, Governor Masari said north-west governors have granted amnesty to bandits, cattle rustlers.
Governor Masari said; “As from today, no vigilante group member or volunteers should attack or kill any herdsman, as sacrifice must be made by both sides to ensure peace reign.
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“Herdsmen and their families should be allowed to go about their normal businesses, attend markets and worship places without molestation provided they don’t carry arms.
“Those bandits who rustled animals from communities should immediately return them to the government or Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.
“Bandits should surrender their weapons and immediately release all those kidnapped and now under their custody.
“We are happy that we have seen some releases of kidnapped victims from Zamfara and other states,” he added.
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