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Terrorists Block Road in Kaduna, Kill Resident, Rob Travellers Despite Governor Sani’s Peace Deal

Bandits in large numbers on Sunday blocked a rural road in Kaduna State, killing one resident and dispossessing several others of their belongings.

A trader, whose relative was among the victims, confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters’ New York office via WhatsApp.

According to him, the attack happened along the Iyatawa–Ringim Road in Giwa Local Government Area, which borders Birnin Gwari Local Government and Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The assailants reportedly mounted a blockade on the road, robbed travellers of cash, motorcycles, and other valuables, while firing sporadic gunshots to scare the victims.

"During the shooting, my relative, Haruna Sadau, was killed, and another person, Abbas Mohammed, was injured and rushed to the hospital," the source said.


Meanwhile, the Kaduna State government, in collaboration with federal agencies, launched what it called the “Kaduna Model”—a holistic peace initiative aimed at addressing both the symptoms and root causes of insecurity.

The pact involved direct engagement with notorious bandit leaders operating in areas like Birnin Gwari and Giwa.

These were not petty criminals; they were warlords like Yellow Jambros and Dogo Gide, men accused of mass killings, kidnappings, and extortion across Kaduna and neighboring states.

Yet, under the new peace deal, many of them laid down their arms. Around 200 fighters reportedly surrendered, some even enrolling in government-run rehabilitation programs.

The initiative included promises of disarmament, reintegration, and rural development. Roads once feared, like the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway, reopened, and villagers began returning to their homes.

The government touted these as signs of progress, a fragile hope in a region long defined by despair.

Still, the pact was not without controversy. Critics, including Christian leaders and other stakeholders, voiced concern over the lack of transparency and the exclusion of victims from the peace process.

The Northwest Governors Forum had previously agreed to reject negotiations with criminals, making Kaduna’s unilateral move a bold departure.

Governor Uba Sani defended the approach as a “carrot-and-stick” strategy, insisting that peace must be pursued from a position of strength.

Brendaniel:
See how this thread is not receiving attention because it didn't happen in the south east and the president is more concerned about 2027 while his supporters are more concerned about Peter Obi and how to fight Igbos...

May their souls rest in peace and may lasting peace locate their region

Softmirror:
Call on your folks to come and give it the need attention. Quickly tag them by clicking share.

Always complaining!!!

Brendaniel:
So that's what you people do when you see bad news from the south east? call on your folks to come and spew hatred and blame all over right?

Well, I'm not like you, so I wont do that, I want a peaceful and working country for all Nigerians and not to spew hate and division, thank you.

Softmirror:
You are still complaining.

Brendaniel:
If speaking the truth means complaining to you, that's your problem not mine...

Brendaniel:
See how this thread is not receiving attention because it didn't happen in the south east and the president is more concerned about 2027 while his supporters are more concerned about Peter Obi and how to fight Igbos...

May their souls rest in peace and may lasting peace locate their region

Brendaniel:
See how this thread is not receiving attention because it didn't happen in the south east and the president is more concerned about 2027 while his supporters are more concerned about Peter Obi and how to fight Igbos...

May their souls rest in peace and may lasting peace locate their region