The death of the ruler of Gobir in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isah Muhammad Bawa, in the hands of kidnappers, has sparked protest in Sabon Birni town.
Youths were said to have barricaded the entrance of the ancient city, pelting stones and other dangerous objects on vehicles over the untimely death of their traditional ruler at the hands of criminal gangs.
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EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the protest was sparked as a result of a 25-second video clip said to have been posted by the son of the late traditional ruler, Bawa, who said gunmen told him while in captivity that a frontline political figure in the area was behind the kidnapping and killing of his father.
Bawa, who was released by gunmen shortly after the death of his father, alleged that a political figure in the area gave kidnappers N5 million to kill the traditional ruler.
The protester also burned down several houses belonging to suspected politicians in town and party offices.
A member of Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Boza, confirmed the death of Alhaji Isa Mohammed Bawa who spent 25 days in captivity after he was abducted by suspected gunmen alongside his son.
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He said the district head died after undergoing severe torture and beatings at the hands of bandits.
The abductors of the traditional ruler initially demanded N900 million but later reduced it to N500 million. His family and state government were not able to provide the money.
Boza said N6o million and six motorcycles demanded by the bandits were provided but the kidnappers killed the victim after receiving the items.
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