Katsina State Launches DDR Committee for Peace Efforts

On [exact date not provided], Katsina State inaugurated a Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Committee aimed at driving peace and security initiatives within the state. The committee was established under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, who highlighted its importance in promoting a community-driven security approach.

The initiative is part of a national framework developed by the National Counter Terror Centre (NCTC) in collaboration with the UK Spring Programme. The committee, led by Abdullahi Garba Faskari, is tasked with overseeing the disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation, and reintegration of individuals and groups who abandon violence in favor of peaceful coexistence.

Governor Radda urged the committee to submit periodic reports and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to achieve sustainable peace in the state. The committee's mandate includes advising the state government and security council on peacebuilding and security coordination.