Some bandits have called for a peace talk with the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal. The decision of the gun-wielding men was made known in a viral video on Thursday. In the video, a bandit, Garba Habeeb, who claimed to be the leader, appealed for negotiation between his group and the state government. He said, “Because I represent Zamfara State (bandits), after that I need to send message to Dauda Lawal. Dauda Lawal Dere ‘ittakullaha’ (fear God)! “As from today, we need peace. We need peaceful coexistence in Zamfara State. Continued fighting will not bring us peace. Peace is what…
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