The people of Gobir, Sokoto State, were dealing with the loss of their Emir, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, who was recently killed by bandits, when they encountered another terrible event. Over 150 people were apparently kidnapped by bandits after they reportedly assaulted the area again, according to a Vanguard report. The incident sent shockwaves across the village and its neighboring communities.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The disturbing news was confirmed by Professor Bello Bada, a university academic, during an interview with Radio France International (RFI) Hausa Service.
Professor Bada expressed his deep concern over the persistent banditry in the area, attributing it to significant lapses from multiple quarters.
According to him, these lapses have emboldened the bandits, who have shown no fear in carrying out their heinous acts.
“This is not the first time a prominent monarch was attacked, but this is the first time a prominent monarch was murdered,” Professor Bada remarked, highlighting the severity of the situation.
He further emphasised the need for Nigerians to reconsider their approach to the escalating violence perpetrated by these bandits, who have consistently targeted innocent civilians.
Professor Bada also recounted previous instances where other traditional rulers had narrowly escaped death at the hands of these criminals.
“The bandits had made a similar attempt on the life of the Emir of Potiskum while he was on the way to Zaria, but he narrowly escaped. The Emir of Kauran Namoda escaped death by whiskers, but members of his entourage were killed by the bandits,” he explained.
He went on to recall a tragic event in Zuru community, where a monarch was brutally slaughtered by bandits.
Despite the severity of these incidents, Professor Bada lamented that they are often forgotten too quickly, only for the bandits to strike again and increase the number of their victims, particularly in the Northern part of the country.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
