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Bandit Leader Allegedly Behind Killing Of Over 30 In Katsina Mosque Attack Attends Peace Meeting In Faskari

Barely days after allegedly masterminding a deadly attack that left 32 worshippers dead at the Mantau Mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina, bandit leader Babaro was seen on Sunday at a peace meeting in Faskari, Katsina.

The meeting, organised to address escalating clashes between armed herders and farming communities, drew the participation of traditional rulers, community leaders, security representatives, and leaders of herder groups.

A security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed on X that Babaro, who has long been on security watchlists, attended the dialogue despite being accused of leading the gruesome assault on the Mantau Mosque that left dozens injured.

The bandit leader, who has for years terrorised communities in Kankara and Malumfashi, has been linked to multiple kidnappings, extortion schemes, and deadly raids.

His ability to appear unchallenged at a high-level peace dialogue has raised serious questions about the state of security and governance in the region.

Peace meetings of this nature have become a recurring strategy in Katsina and other troubled states across Nigeria’s northwest, where banditry and farmer-herder conflicts have left thousands dead and displaced countless families in recent years.

While proponents of dialogue argue that negotiation is essential to ending cycles of violence, critics say granting violent actors legitimacy without justice perpetuates impunity and weakens public trust.

As of Sunday evening, there was no official statement from Katsina State authorities regarding Ado Alero, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, and Babaro’s presence at the meeting or whether they remain wanted in connection with the killings and kidnappings in the state.

However, for many in Katsina, the incident has deepened fears that justice for the victims of the massacre may never be served, even as leaders continue to pursue fragile peace efforts in the region.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/09/15/bandit-leader-allegedly-behind-killing-over-30-katsina-mosque-attack-attends-peace





Make it make sense

MNK that used microphone has been imprisoned for years. Each time they try to find a charge to stick to him, with no luck.

How many people did MNK kill? ZERO!

Now bandit leader that killed 30 is in peace talks?

Don't forget how before they put "repentant" boko haram and militants inside the military.

All the police people that Nnamdi Kanu ordered to killed are what?

lordm:
All the police people that Nnamdi Kanu ordered to killed are what?

Name 1 person he ordered to be killed

Don't be evil.

tiwasiaife:
Name 1 person he ordered to be killed

Don't be evil.

Ikonso abi na wetin Dem call am sef.
While I don't like the peace talk with bandits, u can't say Kanu is innocent

richmond500:
Ikonso abi na wetin Dem call am sef.
While I don't like the peace talk with bandits, u can't say Kanu is innocent

Even if you want to lump them together, the question you should be asking is: why is the treatment different for the both of them?

Brendaniel:
Even if you want to lump them together, the question you should be asking is: why is the treatment different for the both of them?

Unfortunately, you can only negotiate with someone in a strong position.

Niger delta militants could hold oil production hostage…and the government can’t stop them with force.

The bandits, seemingly so as well.

Brendaniel:
Even if you want to lump them together, the question you should be asking is: why is the treatment different for the both of them?

Kanu deserves his punishment.

As for the bandit leader, he deserve worse but this is Nigeria

BuddhaPalm:
Unfortunately, you can only negotiate with someone in a strong position.

Niger delta militants could hold oil production hostage…and the government can’t stop them with force.

The bandits, seemingly so as well.

lol

richmond500:
Kanu deserves his punishment.

As for the bandit leader, he deserve worse but this is Nigeria

So what you mean by this is Nigeria is that it is a country of injustice against the Igbos?

BuddhaPalm:
Unfortunately, you can only negotiate with someone in a strong position.

Niger delta militants could hold oil production hostage…and the government can’t stop them with force.

The bandits, seemingly so as well.

So are you saying the Niger delta militants and terrorists in the north are stronger than the Nigerian government?

No. He meant the government considers the north and SS as being relevant. They consider you deveropers as not being relevant, as the only thing you can do is chestbeat, make noise, and wail.

Brendaniel:
So what you mean by this is Nigeria is that it is a country of injustice against the Igbos?

I said Kanu deserves what he is going through, so it's not injustice

This is the irony that the failed contraption is facing today

tiwasiaife:
Name 1 person he ordered to be killed

Don't be evil.

Too many to mention.

Racoon:
This is the irony that the failed contraption is facing today

Whose fault u were conceived in the Federal Republic of Nigeria?

richmond500:
I said Kanu deserves what he is going through, so it's not injustice

That's why I told you the question you should be asking is why is this one not going through the same like Nnamdi Kanu?

I think it should be a bigger concern to you if you claim you want a country that works...

Brendaniel:
That's why I told you the question you should be asking is why is this one not going through the same like Nnamdi Kanu?

I think it should be a bigger concern to you if you claim you want a country that works...

the question is "why do we still see Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Goodluck as options?"
If these thieves were not in power, banditry and terrorism will be minimized

richmond500:
the question is "why do we still see Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Goodluck as options?"
If these thieves were not in power, banditry and terrorism will be minimized

We are not talking about election now, Tinubu is in power now, shouldn't we be advocating for equal rights and justice regardless of who is there?

My point to you is this, you think the major problem is Tinubu, Peter Obi and co, no, but the many people who come from certain regions who don't see what I'm pointing out as injustice and cheer such because that is what they want, so deep down in you, if you are one of them who wants such to keep happening where anyone is treated differently in Nigeria because of where he comes from, then you are a bigger problem than the politicians...

YoshiMaster:
Make it make sense

MNK that used microphone has been imprisoned for years. Each time they try to find a charge to stick to him, with no luck.

How many people did MNK kill? ZERO!

Now bandit leader that killed 30 is in peace talks?

Don't forget how before they put "repentant" boko haram and militants inside the military.

When you're from the North, your are treated different from when you are from the East

Why do you think Kanu has been held since 2021, but they have released five thousand Boko haram fighters this year?

https://m.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/1/5000-repentant-boko-haram-fighters-reunited-with-families-fg.html

tiwasiaife:
Name 1 person he ordered to be killed

Don't be evil.

Which working country can take what kanu did? Kanu ordered all Nigeria military and police checkpoint attacked and kill all the personal. Burn down all police stations which his men he called ESN carried his Oder.

Brenbentondiaz:
No. He meant the government considers the north and SS as being relevant. They consider you deveropers as not being relevant, as the only thing you can do is chestbeat, make noise, and wail.

Well thats very bad governance as government should consider every part of Nigeria relevant and treat everyone with fairness

But what does Nigeria know about good governance anyway?

Okonsbecky:
Which working country can take what kanu did? Kanu ordered all Nigeria military and police checkpoint and attacked and kill all the personal. Burn down all police stations which his men he call ESN carried his Oder.

So you have just given us one of the reasons Nigeria is not working the way it should as a country, because everything you just accused MNK for as justification for his imprisonment is what these bandits and terrorists have done worse but they are walking free because the current Nigeria can take it from them.

The question you should be asking is why Nigeria can take it from them but cannot take it from Nnamdi Kanu?

Brendaniel:
We are not talking about election now, Tinubu is in power now, shouldn't we be advocating for equal rights and justice regardless of who is there?

My point to you is this, you think the major problem is Tinubu, Peter Obi and co, no, but the many people who come from certain regions who don't see what I'm pointing out as injustice and cheer such because that is what they want, so deep down in you, if you are one of them who wants such to keep happening where anyone is treated differently in Nigeria because of where he comes from, then you are a bigger problem than the politicians...

Bros, the hatred for the Igboman will continue to haunt Nigeria. As long as the injustice and hatred for the Igboman continues, Nigeria will never ever, quote me, never ever make any meaningful progress.

No country will ever make progress when it glorifies injustice, corruption, etc

Brendaniel:
So you have just given us one of the reasons Nigeria is not working the way it should as a country, because everything you just accused MNK for as justification for his imprisonment is what these bandits and terrorists have done worse but they are walking free because the current Nigeria can take it from them.

The question you should be asking is why Nigeria can take it from them but cannot take it from Nnamdi Kanu?

Is ok if u compare kanu with bandits or bokoharam terrorist, kpaing and unaliving people is ok, if fg laid hand on bokoharam they unalive them

BuddhaPalm:
Unfortunately, you can only negotiate with someone in a strong position.

Niger delta militants could hold oil production hostage…and the government can’t stop them with force.

The bandits, seemingly so as well.

..see defence for terrorists..

..you go fear explanation..

..continue to expose urself..

Okonsbecky:
Is ok if u compare kanu with bandits or bokoharam terrorist, kpaing and unaliving people is ok, if fg laid hand on bokoharam they unalive them

So why are all these terrorists still living, walking free and even negotiating with government?

BuddhaPalm:
Unfortunately, you can only negotiate with someone in a strong position.

Niger delta militants could hold oil production hostage…and the government can’t stop them with force.

The bandits, seemingly so as well.

First of all these are terrorists not bandits. And shouldn't even be compared to Nigeria delta militants. And the militants were not indescriminately killing poor people.

The government says some of these people are not Nigerians, then what sort of negotiating are we doing with them, to end up giving money from peace loving Southern Nigeria to terrorists from the sahel.

This country is an interesting one

Nigeria is that country where abnormality is completely normal and apc the terrorist party according to a Canadian court will be very proud of it.