Abuja | January 21, 2026
The CLEEN Foundation has expressed serious concern over the growing displacement of residents in several communities across Sokoto State, warning that escalating insecurity in the area is triggering a deepening humanitarian crisis.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the civil society organisation said the surge in armed violence has forced many families to flee their homes in search of safety, leaving livelihoods disrupted and civilians increasingly exposed to abuse, deprivation, and exploitation.
According to the Foundation, the mass movement of people has gone beyond immediate security challenges, creating wider social and economic consequences for the region. Abandoned communities, stalled economic activities, and the collapse of local support systems, it noted, now threaten long-term stability and development in Sokoto State.
The organisation highlighted reports of acute shortages of food, shelter, healthcare, and other essential services among displaced populations, warning that the situation could worsen if urgent interventions are not implemented.
In response to the unfolding crisis, CLEEN Foundation urged the Federal Government to deploy a comprehensive, intelligence-driven security strategy to Sokoto State aimed at weakening armed groups, securing affected communities, and creating safe conditions for the return of displaced persons. It also called for a review and strengthening of security operations across the North-West region.
The Foundation further appealed to the Sokoto State Government to prioritise the welfare of displaced residents by providing immediate humanitarian support, including food supplies, temporary shelter, medical care, and protection. It stressed the importance of working closely with community leaders and security agencies to improve local intelligence gathering and peacebuilding initiatives.
At the legislative level, CLEEN Foundation called on both the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly to exercise their oversight responsibilities by engaging security chiefs and relevant officials on concrete plans to restore security and support affected communities.
The organisation also urged security agencies to intensify operations, improve inter-agency coordination, and adopt community-based policing approaches to rebuild public trust and more effectively address the security threats in the state.
Reaffirming its solidarity with the people of Sokoto, CLEEN Foundation stressed that all Nigerians are entitled to live in peace and security within their communities.
The statement was signed by Peter Maduoma, Executive Director of the CLEEN Foundation.