SOKOTO GOV DEBUNKS BANDITS’ DISPLACEMENT CLAIMS, SAYS TIDIBALI EVACUATION WAS PRECAUTIONARY
From Muhammad Gazali Garba
Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has debunked a video clip circulating on social media alleging that residents of Tidibali village in Isah Local Government Area were chased out of their homes by bandits.
The governor described the video as false, misleading, and deliberately fabricated by individuals who derive pleasure from politicising security challenges in the state.
He stressed that at no time were the people of Tidibali forcefully displaced by bandits. According to Governor Aliyu, the temporary evacuation of the villagers was a proactive decision taken by local government authorities after receiving credible intelligence that bandits were planning to attack the community.
He explained that the move was purely a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding lives and property.
He further disclosed that security presence in the area had since been significantly reinforced, leading to the restoration of calm in the community. As a result, the evacuated residents have safely returned to their homes and are going about their normal activities.
The governor reassured the people of Sokoto State of his administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across all parts of the state.
He warned against the spread of unverified information, noting that such reports could cause unnecessary panic and undermine ongoing security efforts.
Governor Aliyu spoke while responding to questions from journalists during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held in Sokoto, where he paid tribute to fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in defence of the nation.
