 in Sokoto State, Dr Shamsudden Haido, on Tuesday called on the Sokoto State){kind=link}
The Governorship Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sokoto State, Dr Shamsudden Haido, on Tuesday called on the Sokoto State Government to prioritize tackling security challenges over relief donations.
Haido made the call in a statement he signed as a response to the visit by Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Gobir to displaced persons in Tureta local government area.
The victims were from Dangulbi and surrounding communities in Tureta LGA who were forced to flee their homes following attacks by armed bandits.
Haido insisted that residents of the state need protection from persistent bandit attacks more than food handouts.
He expressed concern over the worsening security situation in several parts of Sokoto state, particularly in rural communities where residents continue to face threats to their lives, livelihoods, and properties.
According to him, while humanitarian assistance such as rice and cash donations may provide temporary relief to victims, the long-term solution lies in restoring security and ensuring that citizens can return safely to their communities and resume their normal lives.
“The people of Sokoto need security more than they need money and bags of rice. What our people are asking for is protection. They want to sleep with their eyes closed, cultivate their farms without fear, and move freely within their communities,” he said
Haido noted that the growing number of internally displaced persons across parts of the state reflects the urgent need for stronger security measures and a more coordinated response to the activities of bandits and other criminal elements.
He lamented the hardship being faced by displaced families, many of whom have lost homes, farmlands, livestock, and other means of livelihood as a result of repeated attacks. He added that continued dependence on relief materials would not solve the underlying challenges confronting affected communities.
The NDC candidate urged the state government to strengthen collaboration with security agencies, community leaders, and local vigilante groups to improve intelligence gathering and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities.
He further called for increased investment in security infrastructure, rapid response mechanisms, and support for victims of violence to facilitate their safe return and reintegration into their communities.
Haido also extended his condolences to families who lost loved ones during the attacks and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured. He assured displaced persons that their plight would remain a priority in his political engagements and advocacy efforts.
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