Tambuwal seeks more security in Sokoto communities

Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has sought stronger federal intervention and additional security resources to tackle the worsening security situation in parts of Sokoto State.

Tambuwal, who was accompanied by the member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency and Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, made the request during a meeting with the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), on Friday.

The delegation particularly raised concerns over insecurity in Kebbe Local Government Area and Kaya community in Tambuwal Local Government Area.

The meeting, according to Tambuwal, was aimed at seeking stronger federal intervention and additional security resources to protect communities affected by persistent attacks and restore residents’ confidence.

In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, the former governor said the delegation used the meeting to convey the concerns of residents directly to the Defence Minister.

“We conveyed the concerns of our people and stressed the urgent need for increased security presence, additional operational resources and sustained action to protect lives and property, and enable our people to pursue their livelihoods without fear,” Tambuwal said.

He said the delegation also emphasised the need for security agencies to sustain and intensify operations in affected communities, noting that residents must be able to return to their farms, businesses and other daily activities without fear of attacks.

According to him, the defence minister assured the delegation of the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling the security challenges and pledged additional resources and operational support to reinforce ongoing security operations in the affected areas.

Tambuwal welcomed the assurances but stressed that the commitments must be urgently translated into concrete action.

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“We appreciate these assurances and look forward to their swift translation into action on the ground,” he said.

The meeting comes amid renewed security concerns in parts of Sokoto State, particularly communities in the southern axis of the state that have faced attacks, killings, displacement and disruption of economic activities by armed groups.

Kebbe Local Government Area has recently come under heightened security attention following attacks by suspected Lakurawa militants.

Several communities have reportedly been affected, with residents fleeing their homes and farmlands amid concerns over their safety.

In one of the recent incidents, residents of Ungushi community in the LG were reportedly attacked, with scores of people killed.

The development triggered fresh concerns over the safety of rural communities and renewed calls for stronger military and other security deployments in the area.

The security situation has also affected farming and other livelihood activities, as some residents have been forced to abandon their communities and farmlands due to fear of attacks.

Tambuwal, who represented Sokoto South in the House of Representatives before becoming governor, said he would continue to engage relevant authorities until lasting peace was restored to affected communities.

“The security and wellbeing of our people remain paramount. We will continue to engage all relevant authorities and pursue every necessary intervention until lasting peace and security are restored to our communities,” he added.