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Despite Death Of Sokoto Monarch, Bandits Collect ₦60 Million Ransom To Release His Son

 

The son of the District Head of Gatawa in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa, who died in captivity on Tuesday, has been released after the payment of ransom.

 

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CityNews had reported that Bawa, who has been in the captivity of bandits since he was abducted about a month ago, has died in the camp of his abductors.

 

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Confirming the death of his father to Daily Trust, the son of the deceased, Surajo Isa, said the bandits collected N60 million and five motorcycles were given to secure the release of his brother.

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He said, “He came back from the bandits’ den around 8:30pm.”

Isa also said their father, who died in captivity, was buried by his abductors.

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He added, “This is what our brother told us after his release.”

Confirming the development to the publication mentioned above,  a member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza, said the late Emir’s son is currently receiving treatment at Usman Danfodio Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.

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He said, “Unfortunately, they have buried the remains of the late emir in the bush. We learnt that the Emir was buried in the morning.

“The late Emir’s son, Alhaji Kabir Isa is currently receiving treatment at Usman Danfodio Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto. It’s unfortunate that the Emir would not be seen again.”

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