Tambuwal Meets Buhari, Seeks Declaration of State of Emergency in Terrorists’ Enclaves

Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency in all areas where criminals are domiciled.

This, according to Gov. Tambuwal who met with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa Monday evening for about thirty minutes, would enable the Armed Forces to carry out their operations without hindrance in all enclaves affected by the declaration.

These operations, once conceived and ready for execution, “should be carried out simultaneously in the states where the terrorists have strongholds, such as Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger and Kebbi; as well as elsewhere, where the criminals have hideouts,” he said.

Gov. Tambuwal also called on the President to give premium to the deployment of more manpower to all beleaguered areas just as he advocated for the procurement of sophisticated equipment, particularly, modern technology.

He also appealed to the President, to consider popular opinions suggesting the recall of retired personnel for engagement in the war against terrorists and the recruitment of more personnel in all the security services.

In view of the security situation in the Sahel, which has escalated tension in the sub-region, the need to ask the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to seek extensive cooperation with the United Kingdom, France and the United States of America on security issues was also suggested by the governor.