Take It Back Movement, Jigawa State Chapter, Raises Alarm Over Killings in Jigawa Communities, Demands Urgent Government Action

The Take It Back Movement (TIB), Jigawa State Chapter, has raised alarm over the worsening and persistent insecurity across several parts of Jigawa State, warning that lives, livelihoods, and public safety are under serious threat if urgent action is not taken.

In a statement issued by the Jigawa State Coordinator of TIB, Engr. Sani Aminu Taura, on Monday, he condemned the spate of violent attacks on communities, security personnel, farmers, and students, describing the situation as “a war against the people of Jigawa.”

According to the statement, Jigawa State has witnessed repeated attacks in recent months, with incidents becoming more frequent and deadly.

“Just today, 7th December 2025, Yalwa village in Guri Local Government Area was attacked. Houses were burnt, residents abducted, one farmer was killed, and a police officer was injured,” the statement read.

It further recalled that only a few days earlier, Aujara community in Jahun Local Government Area was attacked, during which the Divisional Police Officer’s residence was targeted and one police officer was killed in cold blood.

The movement also referenced an earlier incident in September 2025, when students of Bilyaminu Usman Polytechnic, Hadejia, were reportedly attacked and injured in their hostels, heightening fears over the safety of educational institutions in the state.

In another recent attack, the statement disclosed that residents of Zarga community in Taura Local Government Area were attacked by armed assailants, identified as Fulani attackers, resulting in the burning of houses and injuries to at least 12 persons, who are currently receiving treatment at Ringim General Hospital.

“These are only a few of the many attacks our people are suffering. Many villages and towns now live in daily fear,” Engr. Taura stated. “Our farmers can no longer go to their farms, our students sleep with one eye open, and our mothers and children are no longer safe in their own homes.”

The Take It Back Movement stressed that the situation should no longer be downplayed as mere communal clashes.

“This is not just ‘clashes’; this is an organised and sustained assault on the people of Jigawa State,” the statement said.

Addressing Governor Umar Namadi, security agencies, and the Federal Government, the movement reminded the state government of its constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property.

“We voted for this government to protect us. We are begging with tears in our eyes for immediate and decisive action before more communities are wiped out,” Engr. Taura said.

The Take It Back Movement, Jigawa State Chapter, made the following demands:

1. Immediate deployment of more military and police personnel to affected areas, with clear mandates to maintain round-the-clock security presence.
2. Provision of perimeter fencing, solar-powered lighting, and armed security for vulnerable schools and rural communities.
3. Establishment of a special security task force involving traditional rulers, farmers, and herders to address the root causes of the violence and end the killings.
4. Compensation for families who have lost loved ones and properties as a result of the attacks.

The movement warned that continued inaction could further embolden attackers and deepen the humanitarian crisis in the state.

“We cannot wait for another village to be destroyed or more innocent lives to be lost before action is taken,” the statement concluded.