CNG condemns abduction, killing of Emir Bawa in Sokoto

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, condemned the abduction and brutal murder of His Highness Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, the Emir of Gobir.

The coalition stated that the tragic incident is a severe assault on both the esteemed traditional institution and the moral fabric of our society. Such acts are intolerable and must never be repeated.

CNG, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, criticised the Sokoto State Government for its negligent response to the plight of the late emir.

The coalition also expressed profound empathy for all affected families and individuals. For those still in captivity, the coalition prays for their swift and safe return from the clutches of bandits.

Charanchi said: “This depicts manifest incompetence and utter demonization of our cultural and religious heritage from the government that is supposed to promote preservation of our tradition and pedigree.

“The CNG is deeply concerned that the government has failed to prioritise the security and well-being of its people, instead choosing to entangle security issues and traditional institutions in the web of political manoeuvring.”

The CNG noted that the governor must confine politics to its proper domain and refrain from extending it to critical areas such as security and the preservation of our royal institutions. “It is apparent that the government is placing politics above governance and, more disturbingly, above the lives of the people.”

The CNG observed that the governor had clearly surrendered the monarch to the bandits, particularly after the emergence of the emir’s video in the most dehumanised and humiliated manner pleading for his life and freedom, only for the governor to turn a blind eye.

The CNG decried that although there were incidents of abductions of traditional rulers, particularly in Zamfara, this abominable murder remains the most devastating, sinking the collapse of our security into the ditch of despair.

The coalition extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the emirate, the people of Gobir, Sokoto State, the Sultanate, traditional institutions, and all northern Nigerians. This loss is a national tragedy and serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for decisive action.

The CNG called for a thorough investigation into allegations against Hon. Aminu Boza, who is accused of sponsoring the abduction and murder of the emir. It is imperative that the truth is uncovered and those responsible are held accountable.

The CNG urges all levels of government to recommit to addressing the security challenges plaguing the region. The protection of lives and property must be a top priority, with every effort made to restore peace and stability to our communities.