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

Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared the image on X, highlighting that Babaro has been terrorizing communities in Kankara and Malumfashi.

Makama added that Babaro is suspected to have led the recent attack on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, during Isha prayers, which left 32 people dead and several others injured.

The report comes as security analyst Bakatsine confirmed that Faskari residents and bandits reached a peace agreement. The deal reportedly includes mutual forgiveness, unarmed entry into towns by bandits, safe farming and grazing, and the release of captives 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 posted.

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