Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the killing of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa, Sabon local government area of Sokoto State.
National Secretary of MACBAN, Malam Bello Aliyu-Gotomo, in a statement on yesterday in Abuja said the killing of the traditional ruler was not only traumatic but symbolised barbarism.
He said there was no justification for the activities of the killers.
“MACBAN condoles the government of Sokoto State, the Sultan of Sokoto, family of the slain traditional ruler as well as the entire people of the state.
“We strongly appeal to the federal government to ramp up the fight against banditry and kidnapping ravaging some states in the North-West.
“MACBAN distances itself from this particular act and any form of criminality perpetrated by whichever group as it does not represent criminality or criminals. The criminality in these areas has been allowed to fester for too long making it difficult for the daily activities of people living there,” he said.
He called on all North-West states to rethink their strategies in dealing with the insecurity in the region. (NAN)
