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Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, and the Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, have called for urgent Federal Government intervention to tackle the worsening insecurity in parts of Sokoto State.
The two lawmakers made the appeal during a meeting with the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.), in Abuja, where they expressed concern over the persistent attacks affecting Kebbe Local Government Area and Kaya community in Tambuwal Local Government Area.
They warned that the deteriorating security situation has continued to threaten lives and property while disrupting farming, business activities and other means of livelihood in the affected communities.
According to Tambuwal, the meeting was aimed at conveying the concerns of residents directly to the Defence Minister and seeking immediate measures to strengthen ongoing security operations.
He urged the Federal Government to increase the deployment of security personnel, provide additional operational resources and sustain efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Tambuwal said residents could no longer continue to live under constant fear, stressing the need for decisive action to restore peace and confidence.
Responding, the Defence Minister assured the delegation of the Federal Government's commitment to addressing the security challenges and promised additional operational support to reinforce security operations in the affected areas.
Tambuwal welcomed the assurance but stressed that residents were expecting prompt implementation of the promised measures to halt further attacks.
He reaffirmed his commitment to working with the Federal Government and security agencies until lasting peace is restored across Sokoto State, insisting that the safety and wellbeing of citizens must remain a top priority.
