Bandits have again invaded Gobir community in in Sokoto State and kidnapped over 150 people, even as the residents remain in mourning over the death of their Emir, Isa Muhammad Bawa who was murdered by the criminals.
In an interview with Radio France International (RFI) Hausa Service in Kaduna, a University Don, Prof Bello Bada, alleged that the scary activities of bandits in the area was due to certain lapses from many quarters.
Bada claimed it was not the first time a prominent monarch was attacked but the first time a prominent monarch was murdered, saying that the murder of the Emir of Gobir was a humiliation to all Nigerians.
He said, “The bandits had made a similar attempt on the life of the Emir of Potiskum while he was on the way to Zaria but he narrowly escaped. The Emir of Kauran Namoda escaped death by whiskers, but members of his entourage were killed by the bandits.
”In Zuru community, a monarch was slaughtered by the bandits, but after some few days, the heinous acts would be completely forgotten as if nothing ever happened, until the bandits strike again”.
The University Don said such acts should not be left unchecked and allowed to become a recurring decimal, alleging that where the bandits are coming from is well known but the appropriate action against them is not well taken.