The CLEEN Foundation has expressed deep concern over the escalating mass displacement of residents in Sokoto communities, citing rising insecurity and armed conflict as the main drivers of the humanitarian crisis.
In a statement released today, the Foundation warned that countless families are fleeing their homes to escape violence, leaving them exposed to serious risks and hardships. The displacement has disrupted economic activities, strained access to basic services, and heightened the vulnerability of affected populations.
“The surge in armed conflict in Sokoto communities has led to dire humanitarian consequences, disrupting the lives and livelihoods of countless families,” said Peter Maduoma, Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation. “We are alarmed by reports of entire communities fleeing in desperation, and we call for urgent action to protect civilians and restore stability.”
The Foundation urged the Federal Government to deploy a robust, intelligence-driven security response in Sokoto, establish safe corridors, and enable the safe return of displaced persons. It also called on the Sokoto State Government to prioritise the welfare of displaced populations by providing immediate humanitarian assistance, including food, shelter, medical care, and protection, and to work closely with community leaders and security agencies for localised intelligence and peacebuilding.
CLEEN further appealed to the National and State Parliaments to exercise oversight by summoning security chiefs and officials to provide accountability and concrete plans for restoring security. Security agencies, the Foundation emphasised, must enhance inter-agency collaboration and adopt community-policing approaches to rebuild trust and effectively combat threats.
Maduoma highlighted that the impact of displacement extends beyond immediate safety concerns, warning that abandoned homes and disrupted economic activities could destabilise the entire region.
“We stand in solidarity with the people of Sokoto State,” Maduoma added. “Every Nigerian has the right to live in peace and security within their homeland.”
The CLEEN Foundation’s statement comes amid reports of increasing attacks and insecurity in parts of North-West Nigeria, which have displaced thousands and placed immense pressure on local communities and humanitarian services.
