Sokoto District Head And Two Relatives Kidnapped By Gunmen

Sokoto District Head And Two Relatives Kidnapped By Gunmen

Gunmen have abducted Isa Muhammad Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, along with his son and brother. The abduction took place on Saturday near Kwanan Maharba as they were returning from Sokoto……… CONTINUE READING 

Garba Umar Kaba, the Sole Administrator of Sabon Birni LGA, confirmed the incident but did not specify the exact time. According to reports from security operatives, the trio was taken at Kwanan Maharba.

Kaba told DailyTrust, “We are still awaiting communication from the abductors to understand their motives and demands.” He expressed frustration at the ongoing attacks in the region despite increased security measures.

Bawa, who was previously the District Head of Sabon Birni before his redeployment to Gatawa, is part of a region that has faced persistent bandit attacks over the years. Sabon Birni, the hometown of the current deputy governor, has struggled with such incidents for an extended period.