- The district head was kidnapped alongside his son, brother and six others along Sokoto – Sabon Birni Road about 22 days ago.
- In a 59-second video trending on social media on Saturday and obtained by our correspondent, the 74-year-old monarch appealed for his release from the hands of his abductors.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death Isa Bawa, head of Gatawa district in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto.
Bawa was said to have passed away in the captivity of his abductors.
This was contained in a statement on Wednesday, Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson.
The president described “the savage attack on the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing and a heinous act that will not go without a decisive response.”
The president also condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the monarch’s demise.
“The President extends his profound condolences to the bereaved family, the Gobir Emirate, and the government of Sokoto State,”Ngelale said.
” The President prays for the repose of the soul of the traditional ruler and comfort to his family at this difficult time.”
Tinubu assured 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.”