Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has warned that dialogue with bandits may only bring temporary relief but cannot guarantee lasting peace.
Sani, who stated this in a post on his X handle oma few minutes ago, noted that while negotiations might ease the suffering of affected communities, notorious criminals responsible for mass killings cannot escape justice.
He wrote: “Dialogue with the bandits can bring temporary peace and that is a big relief for the affected communities and the victims; but it will not permanently save the evil men who have spilled the blood of thousands of innocent people. Those notorious criminals live by the sword.”
The former lawmaker has consistently advocated for a multi-pronged approach to insecurity, stressing that while peace accords may offer short-term respite, they often collapse because of the violent nature of the actors involved.
His comments came amid renewed talks with armed groups in Katsina State.
AFRIPOST had reported that a notorious bandit leader, Ado Allero, opened up on why he abandoned earlier peace accords and returned to violent activities, blaming what he described as the “unjust arrest” of his son.
Allero made the revelation on Sunday during a high-level peace dialogue in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The meeting, which drew a large number of armed groups, traditional rulers, and security representatives, has been described as one of the most significant reconciliation efforts yet in the troubled North-West.