Sokoto Lawmaker fingered in Monarch’s abduction, killing

The son of the late Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa District, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, has leveled serious accusations against a current member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly.

He alleges that the lawmaker played a role in his father’s kidnapping and subsequent murder.

The late Sarkin Gobir was abducted by bandits and later killed, a tragedy that shook the Gatawa District. Bawa’s son claims that the kidnappers themselves disclosed the involvement of Hon. Aminu Boza, who represents Sabon Birnin Gobir in the State Assembly.

According to the son, the gunmen informed his father that Boza provided them with essential information to facilitate the abduction and allegedly paid them N5 million to execute the crime.

A video has surfaced showing Bawa’s son lying on a sickbed, receiving treatment while making these grave allegations.

“The bandits said in front of me that Aminu Boza was the one who gave them the guns to kidnap us,” he said.

“They were given the weapons during the campaign period, and they told my father that they did not know him from anywhere but were paid N5 million to kidnap him. They also said that if the ransom wasn’t paid, they were to kill him.”

However, in a viral audio that surfaced on Friday, the lawmaker denied being involved in any criminal activities or being associated with the bandits.

Boza said, “I am declaring to the whole world that these allegations will never discourage me from fighting against banditry.

“However, I want to make it clear that I am not involved in any criminal activities or associated with the bandits in any way.”

He explained that he had contacted top security personnel and requested their assistance in establishing security camps in Zulum, Tusawa, Tagriki, Corner Tabazawa, and other affected areas.

“If we have security operatives and camps in these areas, we will be relieved of insecurity. However, currently, there is no security presence in any of these locations,” he stated.

He said as a result, the bandits are gaining more power to launch attacks at will.

“Negotiating with the bandits will not work; if we negotiate with them, we will be undermining justice,” he said.

The lawmaker said unfortunately the federal government prioritises negotiations with the bandits, but stressed tha the approach will not yield the expected results.

He said, “As I have always said, we need to unite and eliminate these bandits to achieve lasting peace.

“Until now, I have consistently urged the government not to negotiate with them. These bandits are criminals and cannot be trusted. I understand that fighting the bandits will not be easy, but if it costs my life, I will be content knowing I did everything to satisfy my conscience.”

“I would be proud to die fighting the bandits if it means we can rid our community of them and restore peace,” he added.