Distinguished Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has met with the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), over persistent security challenges in Sokoto State, with particular concern over Kebbe Local Government Area and Kaya community in Tambuwal Local Government Area.
Tambuwal was accompanied on the visit by the member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency and Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki.
In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, Tambuwal said the meeting provided an opportunity to convey directly to the Defence Minister the concerns of residents affected by insecurity and to press for stronger security measures in the affected communities.
According to the former Sokoto governor, the lawmakers stressed the urgent need for increased security presence, additional operational resources and sustained action to protect lives and property and enable residents to go about their daily activities without fear.
“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.
He disclosed that the Defence Minister assured them of the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the security situation and pledged additional resources and operational support to strengthen ongoing security operations in the affected areas.
Tambuwal welcomed the assurance but emphasised the importance of translating the commitment into swift and effective action on the ground.
“We appreciate these assurances and look forward to their swift translation into action on the ground,” he said.
Reaffirming his commitment to the safety of the people of Sokoto State, Tambuwal said he would continue to engage relevant authorities and pursue necessary interventions until peace and security are restored to communities affected by insecurity.
“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,” he added.
AWT Media Office | 21 August 2026
