Twenty-seven repentant bandits have reportedly surrendered 40 arms in Isa local government of Sokoto State.
The arms include AK-47 riffles, pomp action guns and pistols, among others.
Commissioner of Police, Sokoto Mohammad Abdulkadir confirmed this on Wednesday while commenting on the issue.
Chairman of Isa Local Government, retired Col.Garba Moyi,lauded the state government efforts in setting up an amnesty committee for the locality.
He disclosed intention of the state government to assist the repentant bandits with seed money to start businesses, houses and farmlands.
This he said, was to facilitate their reintegration into the society as well as earn legal livelihoods and contribute to societal development.
