Tambuwal Calls for Calm After U.S. Airstrikes Hit Sokoto South

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has formally intervened following a series of controversial United States airstrikes that rocked his constituency on Christmas Day. The former governor of Sokoto State, who now represents Sokoto South in the National Assembly, issued a high-level appeal for public order as residents grapple with the shock of foreign military hardware exploding within their local government areas.

The operation, which targeted ISIS-linked insurgents, has created a wave of uncertainty across the region. In a statement released via his official communication channels, Tambuwal acknowledged the gravity of the situation and confirmed that the strikes were part of a bilateral counterterrorism arrangement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States. He urged the people of Sokoto to remain law-abiding and to avoid panic while the full scope of the mission is assessed.

Addressing the anxiety currently gripping the local communities, the Senator assured his constituents that he is not a passive observer in the unfolding drama. He revealed that he has initiated direct high-level engagements with various security agencies to extract a comprehensive briefing on the operation. His primary focus, he noted, is to reconcile the official military reports with the realities being reported by villagers on the ground.

Tambuwal’s intervention comes at a critical time when questions regarding civilian safety and national sovereignty are being raised. He emphasized that while the fight against terrorism is a global necessity, the protection of innocent lives must be the non-negotiable center of any legitimate security action. He reminded the public and the military alike that the residents of Sokoto South are often the primary victims of insecurity and should never become collateral damage in the effort to end it.

The Senator also touched upon the necessity of maintaining a clear line of communication between the government and the governed. He tasked traditional rulers and community leaders with the responsibility of managing information within their domains. By encouraging the sharing of credible intelligence and discouraging the spread of inflammatory rumors, Tambuwal hopes to prevent the rise of unnecessary tension that could complicate an already delicate security landscape.

Despite the high-tech nature of the strikes, the human element remains Tambuwal’s chief concern. He pledged to ensure that “necessary safeguards” are upheld in all future operations to prevent the recurrence of incidents that leave local populations in fear. For the people of Sokoto South, his promise to stay in active talks with security authorities provides a much-needed bridge between the rural villages and the corridors of power where these military decisions are made.

The former governor’s stance reflects a delicate balancing act: supporting the eradication of ISWAP and ISIS threats while demanding accountability for how those battles are fought in Nigerian backyards. As the relevant authorities work to “clarify the circumstances” mentioned in his statement, Tambuwal remains a pivotal figure in ensuring that the war on terror does not inadvertently alienate the very citizens it is designed to protect.

As the situation evolves, the Senator’s call for a partnership between residents and security agencies highlights a strategic shift toward community-based policing and intelligence. He believes that resisting misinformation is just as important as the physical defense of the borders. By standing at the forefront of this dialogue, Tambuwal seeks to transform a moment of regional crisis into a broader conversation about the transparency of international military cooperation on Nigerian soil.