The traditional ruler of Gobir Kingdon in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isah Bawa is still held by his abductors 22 days after his abduction.
Daily Intel Newspaper recalled that he was kidnapped by gunmen on his way to his new district in Sabon Birni town, headquarters of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state, alongside his son.
It was gathered that a member of the state House of Assembly representing the area, Aminu Almustapha (Boza) confirmed he is still with his captives after a video clip where the traditional ruler was being dehumanized by his abductors surfaced online and he could be heard pleading for leniency.
He said the suspected gunmen have earlier demanded N900 million as ransom, which they later reduced to N500 million after series of pleadings.
“The amount is too outrageous, who will afford that? Let the authorities intervene before it’s too late,
According to state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ahmed Rufa’i, special operatives from the command were making frantic efforts to secure the release of the traditional ruler unharmed from his captors.
An elder son of the victim, Alhaji Isa Sarkin Gobir also confirmed the incident, saying the district head was ambushed at Kwanar Maharba area by the gunmen while on transit from Sokoto to his home town Sabon Birni town, headquarters of Sabon Birni council of the state.
