By ABDUCTED monarch, Sarkin Kudun Gatawa in Gatawa District of Sokoto State, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, has perished in the hideout of terrorists.
One of the sons of the traditional ruler made the claim on Wednesday that the family had been informed of their father’s death in captivity.
He was kidnapped about a month ago and was, a few days ago, seen in a viral video appealing to the Sokoto State government, Sokoto Sultanate Council, his relatives and friends to help with the payment of ransom for his freedom to beat the terrorists deadline.
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Alhaji Bawa said that the bandits had earlier issued a deadline for the payment of ransom and failure of which he would be killed.
The traditional ruler was, in the viral video, seen with his blood-stained clothes as well as chained hands and legs.
He had pleaded: “I am seeking the help of the government. I am their servant, and I have served them for 74 years, including 45 years in government service.
“I have always been in the service of the government, and it it’s the government’s responsibility to help me.”
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