Governor Aliyu Told To Prioritize Security Over Relief Materials

Governor Aliyu Told To Prioritize Security Over Relief Materials

By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto

Worried by the continued incidences of killings across Sokoto state lately, the governorship candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Shamsudden Haido has charged governor Ahmed Aliyu to rather prioritise security of the citizenry beyond relief material donations.

Dr. Shamsudden, who avered that Sokoto people will be more pleased with evidence based measure capable of protecting their lives rather than rice donations, said locals have been forced out of their homes into IDP camps.

A statement issued by the media office of Dr Shamsudden said,
“The Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sokoto State, Dr. Shamsudden Aliyu Haido, has called on the Sokoto State Government to prioritize security over relief donations, insisting that residents of the state need protection from persistent bandit attacks more than food handouts”.

Reacting after Sokoto state deputy governor, Idris Gobir visited displaced persons following bandits attack on Dangulbi village and surrounding communities in Tureta Local Government Area, the NDC candidate said the threat to live, and properties across the state has reached an alarming stage.

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“NDC candidate expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in several parts of Sokoto State, particularly in rural communities where residents continue to face threats to their lives, livelihoods, and properties.

“While humanitarian assistance such as rice and cash donations may provide temporary relief to victims, the long-term solution lies in restoring security and ensuring that citizens can return safely to their communities and resume their normal lives.

“The people of Sokoto need security more than they need money and bags of rice. What our people are asking for is protection. They want to sleep with their eyes closed, cultivate their farms without fear, and move freely within their communities,” he said

Reflecting on the conditions of IDPs, Dr Shamsudden said they are facing serious hardship having lost their homes, farmlands, livestock, and other means of livelihood because of repeated attacks.

While condoling with all those affacted by insecurity across the state, Shamsudden appealed for increased investment in security infrastructure, strengthening collaboration with both security agencies, community leaders as well as local vigilante groups to improve intelligence gathering and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities.