Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence, says the federal government will bring murderers of Isa Bawa, head of Gatawa district in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto, to justice.
Bawa died on Tuesday after three weeks in captivity.
The traditional ruler was abducted in the Kwanar Maharba area in Sokoto while returning from an event.
Before he was murdered, a viral video had shown the monarch appealing to the state government to accede to the demands of the bandits.
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On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu described Bawa’s death as “deeply disturbing” and a “heinous act” that will not go without a decisive response.
In a statement on Friday, Henshaw Ogubike, director of information and public relations in the ministry of defence, quoted Matawalle as directing Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff, to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
“The Minister of State for Defence has strongly condemned the brutal killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa, describing it as heinous and unacceptable,” the statement reads.
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“He said the killing of Bawa was a senseless and brutal act that would not be tolerated.
“We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
“Consequent to this, Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.”
Matawalle said the president prioritises security, adding that the armed forces will spare no efforts to apprehend and prosecute the culprits.
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“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians,” Matawalle added.
The minister also expressed condolences to the family of the late district head, the people of Gatawa, and the Sokoto state government.
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