BREAKING: Atiku Reacts As Bandits Kill Abducted Prominent Sokoto Monarch, “Failure of Government” [Video]

• PDP’s Atiku Abubakar has said the alleged failure of the government to show concern or devise effective security strategies has undoubtedly contributed to the escalation of distressing events in recent times
• Atiku’s remarks follow news of the killing of a northern monarch, Sarkin Gobir, Alhaji Isa Bawa
• Legit.ng reports that the traditional ruler was eliminated by bandits who had abducted him since July

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and security matters.

Sokoto, Sokoto state – Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of Nigeria, has expressed his “heartfelt condolences” to the bereaved family and the government of Sokoto state over the “tragic” killing of their monarch, Sarkin Gobir, Alhaji Isa Bawa.

The BBC Hausa reported on Wednesday, August 21, that the abducted Emir of Gobir was murdered by armed men known as ‘bandits’ after a ransom plea was allegedly ignored.