The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive and aggressive strategy in confronting terrorists.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, charged Nigerian troops to take the battle to terrorists, calling for a more proactive and aggressive strategy against them. This appeal was reported by Daily Trust on March 19, 2026. The statement underscores the Sultan's position on the ongoing security challenges posed by terrorists in Nigeria.