The residents of Sabon Birni of Sokoto State have trooped to the streets in protest of their Emir Isah Bawa who was killed by bandits after the Emir spent three weeks in captivity. The enraged residents also clashed with the police, burning tyres and throwing stones and sticks at police officers while blaming them for not effectively doing their job of keeping their community safe and secure from bandits.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Allnews.ng reported that Isah Bawa, the Emir of Gobir in Gawata town of Sokoto state, was reportedly killed by bandits.
Shuaibu Gobir, the town’s Magaji, stated in an interview with BBC Hausa that they learned of the emir’s passing on Tuesday.
Three weeks ago, while the traditional ruler was returning from a function, he was kidnapped in the Kwanar Maharba district of Sokoto.
The traditional king was previously shown in a widely shared video, tied up by his kidnappers, appealing to the state administration to give the criminals the money they demanded to free him.
“My brothers and sisters, friends, and the state government, I am informing you that I have reached the deadline today. I am pleading with you all to help me,” the traditional ruler said.
“These people (bandits) are tired of us and have done their best to ensure the government intervened in my situation, but nothing has been done.
“I am 74 years old, and I have served the government for over 40 years.”
Gobir said the bandits killed the district head on Tuesday.
“The information I received is that the gunmen shot him yesterday [Tuesday] after the Asr prayer, and those who went to negotiate the ransom saw the emir’s body lying on the ground,” he said.
He said the body of the Emir had not been recovered yet, adding that they are currently working on rescuing the son who was kidnapped alongside the traditional ruler.
“On Tuesday morning, the leader of the kidnappers called and inquired about the ransom. When they asked to speak with the emir, he replied that the emir was warming himself by the fire,” he added.
“When Kabiru was contacted, he confirmed that the emir was there warming himself, but he kept pleading for the ransom to be paid to secure their release.”
Watch the video of the residents protesting and clashing with police below:
WATCH: Sokoto Residents Protest Clash With Police In Sabon Birni As Abducted Emir of Gobir Is Killed After Three Weeks In Captivity pic.twitter.com/YC7YPcJmL1
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