Insecurity: Tambuwal, Dasuki Seek More Security Resources for Sokoto

By Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto

Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has met with the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.), to seek increased security measures and operational resources for communities affected by insecurity in the state.

Tambuwal was accompanied by the member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Deputy Minority Leader, Abdussamad Dasuki, during the meeting.

The delegation raised concerns over persistent security challenges, particularly in Kebbe Local Government Area and Kaya community in Tambuwal Local Government Area.

Tambuwal, in a statement shared on his X account, said the meeting provided an opportunity to present the concerns of residents directly to the Defence Minister and call for urgent measures to protect lives and property.

According to him, the lawmakers requested an increased security presence, additional operational resources and sustained military action in the affected communities.

> “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.

The former governor said Musa assured the delegation of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the security challenges and pledged additional resources and operational support to strengthen ongoing operations in the affected areas.

Tambuwal welcomed the assurance but stressed the need for the commitments to be translated into prompt and effective action on the ground.

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

He reaffirmed his commitment to engaging relevant authorities and pursuing further interventions to restore peace and security to affected communities across Sokoto State.

“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,” Tambuwal added.