SO SAD! Atiku speaks out after terrorists kill popular Nigerian monarch days after appearing in vial video to plead for govt's help

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and security matters.

Sokoto, Sokoto state - Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria, has expressed his "heartfelt condolences" to the bereaved family of Gobir emirate and the government of Sokoto state over the tragic killing of their monarch, Sarkin Gobir, Alhaji Isa Bawa.

The BBC Hausa reported on Wednesday, August 21, that the abducted Emir of Gobir was brutally killed by armed men known as 'bandits' after a ransom plea was allegedly ignored.

Bawa, who was abducted by terrorists, had cried out for help in a viral video released by the outlaws.

The Emir and his son were kidnapped in July at the Kwanar Maharba area while travelling from Sokoto to his hometown, Sabon Birni, the headquarters of Sabon Birni local government of Sokoto state.

Reacting to the sad development, Atiku in a statement he personally signed asserted that "the untimely demise of such a revered leader is a stark reminder of the pressing need for enhanced security measures in safeguarding the lives and property of citizens."

He said:

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"The failure of government to show concern or devise effective security strategies has undoubtedly contributed to the escalation of such distressing events in recent times."It is important to reiterate that government must provide security that will ensure the protection of lives, such that individuals do not have to live in fear of falling victims to senseless acts of violence."

Read Atiku's full statement below:

Atiku, a presidential hopeful, prayed that God accept the soul of Alhaji Isa Bawa and grant the late monarch's community members the fortitude to bear his loss.

Legit.ng reports that kidnappings are common in northwestern and central Nigeria where criminal gangs occupying vast, remote forests terrorise residents. The bandits loot villages and kill and kidnap residents for huge ransoms.

Source: Legit.ng