Former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has urged residents of the North-West State to remain calm and law-abiding amid reports of the counter-terrorism airstrike cooperation between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States.
Tambuwal, who is the Senator representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly, said in a statement issued on Friday that he had taken note of public concerns surrounding the reported operation and assured his constituents that engagement was ongoing with relevant security authorities to obtain full details on circumstances of the airstrike.
The statement said: “I wish to assure the people of Sokoto South that I am in active talks with relevant security authorities to obtain full details and ensure that all necessary safeguards are upheld.”
While stressing that counterterrorism operations target criminal and terrorist elements threatening public safety, not innocent civilians who are often victims of insecurity, Senator Tambuwal said the protection of civilian lives remains paramount and central to all legitimate security engagements.
He also praised the Nigerian military and other security agencies for their courage and professionalism, noting that they continue to operate under extremely challenging conditions, sometimes in collaboration with international partners, to confront terrorism and banditry.
According to him, “Their sacrifice and commitment to restoring peace and stability deserve our full support and cooperation.”
Furthermore, the former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives tasked community leaders, traditional institutions, and residents to work closely with security agencies by providing credible information and resisting misinformation capable of heightening fear or tension within communities.
For him, unity, vigilance, and support for lawful security efforts from Nigerians are essential to overcoming terrorism and securing lasting peace in Sokoto State and Nigeria as a whole.
