The Federal Government, through the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned the brutal killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, by bandits. This comes after the district head's son was released following the payment of a N60 million ransom.
In a statement issued on Friday by the minister’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle described the killing as “heinous and unacceptable,” calling it “a senseless and brutal act that will not be tolerated.”
“We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible are held accountable,” the minister vowed.
Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the killing and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. He underscored the priority that the Tinubu administration places on security, emphasizing the president’s full support for the military in addressing such crimes.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria will leave no stone unturned in fishing out the perpetrators of this heinous crime,” the statement read, further assuring the public that the government remains committed to the safety and security of all Nigerians.
The minister also expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the late district head, the people of Gatawa, and the entire Sokoto State government.
The killing has sparked outrage in the region, as the Nigerian government continues to grapple with the escalating threat posed by banditry and insecurity in various parts of the country.
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