Former Governor of Sokoto State and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has described Nigeria’s current security situation as “very concerning and alarming,” warning political leaders and the international community against politicising the country’s deepening insecurity.
Tambuwal made the remarks on Saturday while speaking with newsmen in Sokoto, against the backdrop of recent comments and policy positions by the United States government, which reportedly classified Nigeria as a “country of particular concern.”
He said the designation was “quite unfortunate,” arguing that it failed to reflect the true nature and complexity of Nigeria’s security challenges.
“I would like to believe that President Trump and the American government did not get the full grasp and appreciation of the Nigerian situation.
What we are facing is not a religious crisis but a security crisis affecting Nigerians of all faiths and backgrounds,” Tambuwal said.
The former governor aligned himself with the Vatican’s position on Nigeria, noting that the Pope had rightly acknowledged that Nigerians, Christians and Muslims alike, are victims of widespread insecurity.
“These marauders do not represent any religion. How else can one explain what they are doing in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, and other states? They are common criminals, after every soul that comes across them,” he added.
