National Security Adviser’s Office Addresses Banditry in Sokoto
On 18 October 2026, a brainstorming session addressing banditry was held in Sokoto, organized by the Sokoto Advancement Forum and the Centre for Peace Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University. The session was notable for the presence of Malam Nuhu Ribadu's representative from the Office of the National Security Adviser, who delivered a significant address.
He indicated that banditry in Sokoto had escalated beyond cattle rustling and kidnapping, with criminal groups now exerting territorial control and imposing illegal levies. He identified Sokoto's proximity to the Republic of Niger and the Sahel as a structural challenge for security.
The representative outlined five priorities for combating banditry, including intelligence-led operations and community trust-building. Professor Ahmad Wali, chairman of the Sokoto Advancement Forum, reported that security incidents occurred in 21 of Sokoto's 23 local government areas from January 2024 to August 2025, with over 1,100 kidnappings recorded in the year leading to June 2026.
An August 2026 attack in Tsamaye resulted in 21 deaths and 37 abductions.
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