Minister of State for Defence. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned the brutal killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa.
Recall that the District head was killed by
bandits, leaving his son who was released after payment of N60 million ransom
A statement on Friday by his Director, Information and
Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, said the minister described the killing as
‘heinous and unacceptable,” adding that it was “a senseless and brutal act that
will not be tolerated,”
According to him, “We will do everything in our power to
ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”
Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to
immediately launch a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that
the perpetrators were brought to justice.
“Security is one of the top agenda of President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu and he has been giving full support to the military,” he said.
He assured the public that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will
leave no stone unturned in fishing out the perpetrators of the heinous crime
and bring them to justice.
The statement further assured the residents that they will
continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians
He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the
late District Head, the people of Gatawa, and the entire Sokoto State
Government.
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