Nigeria, April 4 -- The senator representing Sokoto East District, Ibrahim Lamido, has said worsening insecurity and persistent bandit attacks on his constituents have compelled him to consider leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mr Lamido disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Sokoto on Friday.

He said several communities in his district have been overrun by bandits, leading to widespread displacement and destruction of livelihoods.

The lawmaker blamed what he described as the federal government's inadequate response to the crisis, noting that repeated efforts to draw attention to the situation and secure intervention had produced little outcome.

Mr Lamido added that his decision was not driven by personal or poli...