Sokoto Residents Demand Self-Defense Rights Amid Bandit Attacks

In Sokoto State, residents of Kebbe Local Government Area demanded the right to self-defense amidst escalating bandit attacks, particularly by the Lakurawa group. The residents expressed a lack of confidence in the government's ability to protect them, leading to a sense of fear and insecurity in the community.

The group's leader, Alhaji Adamu Haruna Kebbe, criticized the authorities for failing to address the worsening security situation and called for the empowerment of local security operatives through federal support. The appeal for self-defense rights underscores the growing concerns over security challenges in northern Nigeria and the need for community-based solutions to combat banditry.