Katsina communities hold meeting with armed bandits

The Charanci and Batagarawa local governments in Katsina State have joined their counterparts in engaging in a peace dialogue with armed Fulani groups residing in the forests. 

The peace meeting, which took place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, was held in Wurma town of Kurfi Local Government Area in Katsina State. 

According to a report, the meeting was attended by the Chairman of Batagarawa Local Government, Hon. Yahaya Lawal Kawo, representatives from Charanci Local Government, traditional rulers, and delegates of the forest-based Fulani community. 

The dialogue session reportedly ended on a positive note, as representatives of the Fulani groups pledged to embrace lasting peace and coexist peacefully with neighboring communities.