A notorious leader of bandits, Auwalu Daudawa and six members of his gang on Monday repented and surrendered 20 AK-47 riffles and one RPG to security agencies in Zamfara.
Daudawa and six others had declared their repentance from banditry before Gov. Bello Matawalle and security agencies in Gusau on Monday.
Daudawa who spoke on behalf of other bandits sought the forgiveness of the state government and the people of the state.
Responding, Gov. Matawalle commended the gang leader and his members for denouncing banditry and keying in to the peace process of the state government.
Matawalle also lauded the council of Ulama and residents of the state for supporting the process.
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“We are going ahead with the process as agreed with all stakeholders in the state. We are in this dialogue to ensure sustainable peace in the state. We are committed to that and we are working day and night to achieve the goal.
“We thank Daudawa and his members for their repentance and implore them to join hands with the state government in convincing others to also repent,” the governor said.
