In a tragic development, the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa District in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, has been brutally killed by bandits after being abducted, tortured, and dehumanized.
The news of his killing was announced by Idris4Peace on Wednesday afternoon, who shared that the bandits had released a harrowing video showing the leader pleading for his life and desperately appealing to the government for assistance.
The video, which has been making the rounds, shows the traditional ruler in a state of distress, calling on the government to intervene and rescue him from his captors. Despite his pleas, the bandits ultimately executed him, leaving the community in shock and grief.
This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Sokoto State and the need for urgent action to address the rising tide of banditry and terrorism in the region.