A photograph has emerged showing Babaro, a notorious bandit leader, participating in a peace dialogue on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the image on X, identified Babaro as a key figure behind repeated attacks in Kankara and Malumfashi. He is alleged to have orchestrated the recent assault on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, where 32 people were killed and several others injured during Isha prayers.

Meanwhile, security commentator Bakatsine confirmed that Faskari residents and bandit groups reached a peace agreement on Sunday. The deal reportedly includes mutual forgiveness, unarmed access to communities, safe farming and grazing, as well as the release of abducted persons without ransom.

“Peace deal in Faskari LGA, Katsina State as residents and bandits agree on unarmed entry into town by bandits, safe farming/grazing, mutual forgiveness, captives freed without ransom. Notorious figures like Ado Aleru, Babaro and Kwashen-garwa attended,” Bakatsine stated.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the development.