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Tambuwal demands action after fresh Sokoto bandit attacks

From The Punch · () English

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  • Bandit attacks in Sokoto State have escalated, with a village experiencing a second raid in three days, resulting in an estimated 20 deaths and the burning of several houses.
  • This follows a previous attack on Sunday that killed 17 people, including during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
  • Former Governor Aminu Tambuwal and ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya have called for urgent security interventions and a review of current strategies to protect vulnerable communities.

Sokoto State is grappling with a severe escalation of banditry, as a village in the Tureta Local Government Area suffered a second devastating attack within days. Following a raid on Sunday that claimed 17 lives, including during Eid-el-Kabir festivities, the Dan Gulbi community was stormed again on Tuesday by heavily armed bandits. Residents reported that this latest assault may have resulted in over 20 deaths and the destruction of numerous homes.

These repeated attacks on innocent citizens are painful, unacceptable, and a direct assault on the peace and security of our communities.

— Aminu TambuwalCondemning the recent bandit attacks in Sokoto State.

Eyewitness accounts describe the bandits arriving on motorcycles around 8:00 a.m., firing indiscriminately and forcing villagers to flee. The attackers reportedly remained in the community for hours, setting several houses ablaze. This renewed violence has intensified fears and underscored the vulnerability of rural areas to persistent criminal activity.

Our people deserve to live in safety and pursue their livelihoods without fear.

— Aminu TambuwalHighlighting the need for security and peace in vulnerable communities.

Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal condemned the repeated attacks as "painful, unacceptable, and a direct assault on the peace and security of our communities." He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and destruction of property, urging security agencies to intensify their efforts to restore peace. Tambuwal emphasized that "Our people deserve to live in safety and pursue their livelihoods without fear."

Leadership is tested most during moments of crisis. Citizens expect not only action but also empathy and reassurance from those entrusted with the responsibility of governance.

— Manir Dan’iyaCommenting on the need for effective governance and reassurance during security crises.

Manir Dan’iya, the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election, echoed these concerns, calling for an urgent review of the state's security strategies. He highlighted that the recurring attacks demonstrate the inadequacy of current measures and stressed the need for enhanced intelligence gathering, inter-agency collaboration, and increased protection for vulnerable populations. Dan’iya also called for the swift identification, arrest, and prosecution of those responsible.

The people deserve to know that their concerns are being heard and that every effort is being made to secure their communities.

— Manir Dan’iyaEmphasizing the importance of addressing citizens' security concerns.
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