Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for stronger measures to tackle insecurity following renewed attacks by armed groups in parts of Sokoto State.
Tambuwal made the call in a statement issued by his media office, expressing concern over recent attacks in Kebbe, Shagari and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas, where armed men reportedly killed residents, abducted others, rustled livestock and displaced several families.
He also mourned Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Hussaini Balarabe, who was reportedly killed during a gun battle with suspected bandits in Kebbe Local Government Area while on duty.
Tambuwal described the officer’s death as a reflection of the sacrifices being made by security personnel in the fight against insecurity, extending condolences to his family, the Nigeria Police Force and the people of Kebbe Local Government Area.
The former governor also sympathised with residents of Shagari and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas over the recent attacks, kidnappings and cattle rustling, stressing that affected communities deserve improved security and support.
According to him, the persistent insecurity in Sokoto and other parts of the North-West continues to threaten public safety, agricultural production, commercial activities and the livelihoods of rural communities.
Tambuwal commended the efforts of the military, police and other security agencies, but urged the Federal Government to strengthen intelligence gathering, surveillance, rapid response capabilities and coordinated security operations in vulnerable communities.
He also called for intensified efforts to rescue victims still in captivity and ensure that those responsible for the attacks are arrested and prosecuted.
Tambuwal appealed to traditional rulers, community leaders and residents to support security agencies with credible information, noting that tackling banditry and other forms of violent crime requires collaboration between government, security agencies and citizens.
He prayed for those killed in the attacks, wished the injured a speedy recovery and called for the safe return of abducted victims, while urging authorities to sustain efforts to improve security across affected communities.
Tambuwal calls for stronger security measures amid renewed bandit attacks in Sokoto