President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of the District Head of Gatawa District in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa, by bandits who kidnapped him earlier.
The President, in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, described the killing of the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing.
It would be recalled that OsunDailyNG had reported that Bawa, who has been in the captivity of bandits since he was abducted about a month ago, has died in the camp of his abductors.
President Tinubu, in his reaction, expressed sorrow over the incidents that led to the death of the traditional ruler.
He said the heinous act would be met with a decisive response and extended condolences to the bereaved family, the Gobir Emirate, and the government of Sokoto State.
The Nigerian leader added that his government is working hard to tackle insecurity in the country and counter acts of terror.
The statement reads: “President Tinubu describes the savage attack on the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing and a heinous act that will not go without a decisive response.
“The President extends his profound condolences to the bereaved family, the Gobir Emirate, and the government of Sokoto State.
“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the traditional ruler and comfort to his family at this difficult time.
“President Tinubu assures 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.”
