Senator Aminu Tambuwal has condemned the bandit attack on Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2026. At least 17 people were killed, including seven visitors who had come for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The attackers, riding motorcycles, opened fire on residents, looted shops and caused widespread panic, forcing many to flee into nearby forests. A second attack hit the same community in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, 2026, with an unconfirmed number of additional fatalities.
Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, expressed deep sorrow over the killings, destruction and displacement in a statement released on Tuesday. He described the repeated targeting of innocent citizens as unacceptable and a direct assault on community peace. "I am deeply saddened and heartbroken by the unfortunate attacks on Dangulbi community. These repeated attacks on innocent citizens are painful, unacceptable and a direct assault on the peace and security of our communities," he said.
He extended condolences to families who lost loved ones, prayed for the injured and for the safe return of those abducted. Tambuwal urged security agencies to intensify operations to restore peace and strengthen protection for communities in the Sokoto-Zamfara axis. "Our people deserve to live in safety and pursue their livelihoods without fear," he stated, calling for sustained and coordinated efforts against banditry. He appealed to residents to remain united and support legitimate security initiatives.
The attack adds to a series of recent assaults on communities in the region, with ongoing reports of killings, abductions and property destruction. Political leaders, community groups and residents have renewed calls for stronger security measures in vulnerable areas.
Aminu Tambuwal calls for action from security agencies after 17 are killed in a community he once governed, yet offers no critique of his own administration's record on safety. The same Sokoto-Zamfara axis he now says needs urgent protection saw repeated attacks during his tenure as governor. Residents who fled into forests on June 1, 2026, are reliving fears they have lived with for years. His appeal for unity and support of security efforts rings hollow without acknowledging past failures.
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