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  • Updated: November 29, 2022

DanMusa Residents In Katsina Protest 'Breach Of Peace Deal' By Bandits

DanMusa Residents In Katsina Protest 'Breach Of Peace Deal'

The people protested the killings as breach of peace deal by the bandits

An attack that resulted in the death of a Divisional Police Officer’s (DPO) mother and his brother at  Danmusa town, headquarters of Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina state has caused angry protests on the streets.

The protesters were said to have set some buildings on fire, including that of a retired classroom teacher, whom they accused of being an accomplice of bandits.

According to residents, the victims were attacked and killed at their residence in the early hours of Tuesday despite a “peace deal” that was existing between the community and the bandits.

“There was a charade of a peace deal entered into by the local government chairman in which the bandits were allowed to come into town, buy whatever they wanted and leave unharmed, while on their part, they promised not to attack us.

“But I tell you, that peace deal is a scam, it did not prevent them from kidnapping for ransom and even killing victims,” he said.

Another resident who pleaded anonymity identified the two persons killed as one Usman Lawal Karzaje, the younger brother to the DPO of a police station Dutsi local government, alongside their mother.

“Before now, despite the peace deal, they kidnapped Alhaji Rabe Mainadi, after they collected ransom from him, they broke his arm, and he is yet to recover from that.

“Secondly, they kidnapped the son of Alhaji Mani, collected N10m ransom and killed the victim thereafter. These are just a few examples of the situation we are in here,” the source said.

Unconfirmed reports also said there are tests that the district head palace was also set on fire.

Security agents are now in the area to ensure calm, as reported by Daily trust.

The Police have not responded to the unfolding events.

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