
Tambuwal urges Sokoto residents to stay calm after military operation
Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State and current Senator, visited Jabo District to address concerns following recent explosions linked to a joint Nigerian and US military operation. He sympathized with affected residents and emphasized the importance of maintaining peace. Tambuwal praised the community's calm response and urged ongoing cooperation with security agencies. Local leaders also expressed gratitude for the support and reaffirmed their commitment to peace.
What we know
- Aminu Tambuwal called for calm and support for security agencies after the explosions in Jabo District.
- The incident involved a coordinated operation by the Nigerian military and allied United States forces, which occurred between the night of December 25 and the early hours of December 26.
- Tambuwal described the incident as unfortunate and prayed that such events would not happen again.
- He stressed that terrorism is a collective threat and should not be seen through ethnic or religious lenses.
- The District Head, Alhaji Aliyu Garba, thanked Tambuwal and commended authorities for their swift response, reaffirming the community’s commitment to peace.