The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has lamented over the death of the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State, Isa Bawa.
The Sarkin Gobir had died in kidnappers den.
The bandits had kidnapped the late District Head of Gatawa and his son on July 29. The late Bawa, however, died in captivity.
Reacting to the incident via a statement by his media aide, Musa Krishi, on Thursday, the speaker decried the kidnap and treatment of the late emir.
He said, “In the first place, the bandits’ kidnap of the traditional ruler was barbaric, their treatment of the late Sarkin Gobir as inhuman.”
Tajudeen sent heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Sarkin Gobir, the Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government, the people, and the government of Sokoto State over the irreparable loss.
He prayed that “Allah would have mercy on the soul of the late Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa and make Jannatul Firdaus his final abode.”
Despite Death Of Sokoto Monarch, Bandits Collect ₦60 Million Ransom To Release His Son
Meanwhile, the son of Isa Bawa,has been released after the payment of ransom.
Confirming the death of his father to Daily Trust, the son of the deceased, Surajo Isa, said the bandits collected N60 million and five motorcycles were given to secure the release of his brother.
He said, “He came back from the bandits’ den around 8:30pm.”
Isa also said their father, who died in captivity, was buried by his abductors.
He added, “This is what our brother told us after his release.”
Confirming the development to the publication mentioned above, a member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza, said the late Emir’s son is currently receiving treatment at Usman Danfodio Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.
He said, “Unfortunately, they have buried the remains of the late emir in the bush. We learnt that the Emir was buried in the morning.
“The late Emir’s son, Alhaji Kabir Isa is currently receiving treatment at Usman Danfodio Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto. It’s unfortunate that the Emir would not be seen again.”
