{"id":128630,"date":"2024-08-22T12:09:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T11:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tinubu-condemns-killing-of-abducted-sokoto-district-head"},"modified":"2024-08-22T13:16:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T12:16:57","slug":"tinubu-condemns-killing-of-abducted-sokoto-district-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/tinubu-condemns-killing-of-abducted-sokoto-district-head","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu condemns killing of abducted Sokoto district head"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to addressing security threats and effectively combating acts of terror.<\/p>\n<p>The President gave the assurance while reacting to the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Alhaji Isa Bawa, District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday night condemned the act, describing the attack on the traditional ruler as \u201cdeeply disturbing\u201d and a \u201cheinous act\u201d that will prompt a decisive response.<\/p>\n<p>He extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the Gobir Emirate and the government of Sokoto State, praying for the repose of the traditional ruler\u2019s soul and comfort for his family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Bola Tinubu strongly condemns the tragic circumstances leading to the passing of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Tinubu described the savage attack on the traditional ruler as deeply disturbing and a heinous act that will not go without a decisive response.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe President extends his profound condolences to the bereaved family, the Gobir Emirate, and the government of Sokoto State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe President prays for the repose of the soul of the traditional ruler and comfort to his family at this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPresident Tinubu assures Nigerians that his administration is aggressively removing threats to ensure the security of the nation and that these desperate acts of terror will be effectively countered,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to addressing security threats and effectively combating acts of terror. The President gave the assurance while reacting to the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Alhaji Isa Bawa, District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. 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