By John Ogunsemore President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, by bandits. Daily Sun reported that Bawa and his son were abducted by bandits in July while travelling from Sokoto to Sabon Birni......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The lawmaker representing Sabon Birni North in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Almustapha Boza confirmed the monarch’s death.
He disclosed that a ransom of N60 million and some new motorcycles were demanded by the bandits.
Boza said a team sent to deliver the ransom demanded by the bandits met his (Bawa’s) corpse but were able to retrieve his son.
In a statement on Wednesday, President Tinubu condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the monarch’s death.
The statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said, “President Tinubu describes the savage attack on the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing and a heinous act that will not go without a decisive response.
“The President extends his profound condolences to the bereaved family, the Gobir Emirate, and the government of Sokoto State.
“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the traditional ruler and comfort to his family at this difficult time.
“President Tinubu assures Nigerians that his administration is aggressively removing threats to ensure the security of the nation and that these desperate acts of terror will be effectively countered.”