About 200 bandits operating within the Eastern a part of "> a part of Sokoto State have denounced violence as part of the continued negotiation with the government .
Commissioner for Career and Security Matters, Colonel Garba Moyi (rtd), disclosed this to journalists.
Moyi said the bandits released eight people, who are under their custody and surrendered their weapons.
He added that about 500 livestock were recovered from them.
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The commissioner explained that a part of the deal reached with the bandits was that henceforth, they might not kidnap anybody, while the safety agencies wouldn't arrest any of their members unless if caught with weapons or any incriminating items.
He revealed that the government had awarded a contract for the development of a dam at Kamarawa in sight of the cessation of attacks following the deal reached with the bandits.
“The construction would have commenced since but due to the renewed attacks and flooding within the area.
“We are even getting to build grazing reserves and schools for his or her children,” he said.
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