News of Bello Turji launching a full-scale violent raid in Sokoto East and ordering residents of Tidibale Village to evacuate within 24 hours sparked widespread fear and outrage online. The report highlights the worsening security crisis and the vulnerability of rural communities caught between armed groups and an often-slow state response.
However, one comment stood out for its disturbing tone: “Let them gift Sokoto to rule as his personal caliphate or divide it so that he will share with the present Sultan. So that peace will reign in that region.” The remark is controversial because it appears to trivialize terrorism by suggesting appeasement rather than justice or protection for civilians. By framing violent takeover as a path to “peace,” the comment normalizes extremism and undermines the suffering of displaced residents. It also unfairly drags traditional institutions into a crisis caused by armed criminals, shifting blame instead of demanding accountability and effective security action.
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