Lawmaker in Katsina State Assembly Calls Bandit Leader 'Commander of Peace' in Viral Video

In a controversial move, a lawmaker representing Bakori Constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly referred to a bandit leader as the "Commander of Peace" in a video that went viral. The lawmaker urged the federal government to cease arresting peaceful bandits and highlighted the release of 37 abducted residents through peaceful negotiations with the bandits.

The video showed the lawmaker speaking alongside the bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa, and the chairman of Bakori LGA, Abubakar Bard, who were praised for their efforts in securing peace. The lawmaker emphasized the need for the government to engage with bandits to ensure peace in the region.