In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the abducted district head of Gatawa, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, has lost his life in captivity due to the non-payment of the ransom demanded by his abductors.
The 74-year-old monarch, who was kidnapped alongside his son and six others about 25 days ago, had appealed to the Sokoto State Government, the Sultanate Council, his relatives, and friends to help secure his release.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his condolences to the bereaved family, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures to safeguard citizens’ lives and property.
The incident highlights the escalating insecurity in the region, with bandits continuing to wreak havoc on communities.
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In a related incident, bandits have kidnapped the wife and two sons of the Village Chief of Galadimawa in Kaduna State, further underscoring the dire security situation in the area.
The community is calling for urgent government intervention to address the inadequacy of security personnel and equipment.
