BREAKING: Atiku Reacts As Bandits Kill Abducted Prominent Sokoto Monarch, "Failure of Government"

BREAKING: Atiku Reacts As Bandits Kill Abducted Prominent Sokoto Monarch, "Failure of Government"

  • PDP's Atiku Abubakar has said the alleged failure of the government to show concern or devise effective security strategies has undoubtedly contributed to the escalation of distressing events in recent times
  • Atiku's remarks follow news of the killing of a northern monarch, Sarkin Gobir, Alhaji Isa Bawa
  • Legit.ng reports that the traditional ruler was eliminated by bandits who had abducted him since July

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and security matters.

Sokoto, Sokoto state - Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria, has expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to the bereaved family and the government of Sokoto state over the "tragic" killing of their monarch, Sarkin Gobir, Alhaji Isa Bawa.

The BBC Hausa reported on Wednesday, August 21, that the abducted Emir of Gobir was murdered by armed men known as 'bandits' after a ransom plea was allegedly ignored.

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Atiku reacts as bandits kill abducted Sarkin Gobir Alhaji Isa Bawa
Atiku is saddened by the killing of Sarkin Gobir, Alhaji Isa Bawa of the Gobir emirate in Sokoto state. Photo credit: Atiku Abubakar
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Atiku condemns bandits' "senseless acts of violence"

Bawa, who was abducted by terrorists, had cried out for help in a viral video released by the outlaws.

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The Emir and his son were kidnapped in July at the Kwanar Maharba area while travelling from Sokoto to his hometown, Sabon Birni, the headquarters of Sabon Birni local government of Sokoto state.

Reacting to the sad development, Atiku in a statement he personally signed asserted that "the untimely demise of such a revered leader is a stark reminder of the pressing need for enhanced security measures in safeguarding the lives and property of citizens."

He said:

"The failure of government to show concern or devise effective security strategies has undoubtedly contributed to the escalation of such distressing events in recent times.
"It is important to reiterate that government must provide security that will ensure the protection of lives, such that individuals do not have to live in fear of falling victims to senseless acts of violence."

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See a picture of the monarch below:

Atiku, a presidential hopeful, prayed that God accept the soul of Alhaji Bawa and grant the late monarch's community members the fortitude to bear his loss.

Legit.ng reports that kidnappings are common in northern Nigeria where criminal gangs occupying vast, remote forests terrorise residents. The bandits loot villages, kill, and kidnap residents for huge ransoms.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.