Sen. Tambuwal Worried Over Relentless Terrorists Attacks In Sokoto, Appeals For Urgent Action
Sen. Tambuwal Worried Over Relentless Terrorists Attacks In Sokoto, Appeals For Urgent Action
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has expressed deep grief and concern over the relentless attacks by terrorists in parts of Sokoto State.
Tambuwal, who said the repeated attacks has not only caused multiple deaths, but hightened kidnappings, cattle rustling, and the displacement of innocent residents, added that, most Nigerians now live in fears because no place is safe.
The Senator, while condoling with the people of Kebbe Local Government Area, as well as the family and colleagues of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Hussaini Balarabe, who was reportedly killed during a fierce gun battle with armed bandits in the area, said the, “killing is “deeply painful and unacceptable”.
“The death of ASP Hussaini Balarabe in the line of duty is a painful reminder of the enormous sacrifices our security personnel make every day to protect our people. We mourn his death and commend his courage and dedication to duty,” he said.
Registering his condolences to the residents of Shagari Local Government Area following renewed terrorist attacks that have subjected communities to fear and insecurity, Tambuwal called for serious security response to the incidences.
“Our people in Shagari and other affected communities should not be left to face these criminal elements alone. They deserve adequate protection, and we must do everything possible to restore their confidence and enable them to return to their communities, farms, and livelihoods without fear,” he said.
The former governor also extended his condolences to the people of Sabon Birni Local Government Area, where communities have continued to suffer deadly attacks, killings, and abductions by armed groups.
He noted that the recurring attacks across the affected local government areas were not only a threat to lives and property but also a serious challenge to agriculture, commerce, and the socio-economic wellbeing of rural communities.
Tambuwal commended the courage and dedication of security personnel who continue to confront armed criminal groups despite the enormous risks involved. He urged governments at all levels and security agencies to strengthen intelligence gathering, surveillance, rapid-response capacity, and sustain military and police operations across vulnerable communities.
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“We must strengthen intelligence gathering, surveillance, and rapid-response mechanisms. Security operations must be sustained, coordinated, and adequately resourced until these communities are safe and the criminal elements are decisively dealt with,” Tambuwal stressed.
He further urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue all those still in captivity and ensure that the perpetrators of the attacks are apprehended and brought to justice.
“I urge our security agencies not to relent until every person held in captivity is rescued. Those responsible for these heinous crimes must be identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law,” he added.
The Senator also appealed to residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information, while urging traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen cooperation in the collective effort to restore peace across the affected areas.
“Security is a collective responsibility. Government, security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders, and citizens must work together and share credible information to defeat the forces of criminality threatening our communities,” he said.
Senator Tambuwal prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the souls of those killed, grants them Aljannatul Firdaus, gives their families and loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss, even as he prayed for the safe return of all persons still in captivity and for lasting peace, security, and stability to return to Kebbe, Shagari, Sabon Birni, and other communities affected by banditry and terrorism in Sokoto State.
