Minister of State for Defence. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately launch a thorough investigation into the brutal killing of the district Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa.
Matawalle who condemned the incident urged the CDS to ensure that the perpetrators were brought to justice.
The Minister in a statement on Friday by his Director, Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, described the killing as ‘heinous and unacceptable,” adding that it was “a senseless and brutal act that will not be tolerated,”
According to him, “We will do everything in our power to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”
“Security is one of the top agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and he has been giving full support to the military,” he said.
He assured the public that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will leave no stone unturned in fishing out the perpetrators of the heinous crime and bring them to justice.
The statement further assured the residents that they will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians
He expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the late District Head, the people of Gatawa, and the entire Sokoto State Government.
Recall that the District head was killed by bandits, leaving his son who was released after payment of N60 million ransom
