The son of the late Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa District, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, has publicly accused a current member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza, of complicity in his father’s abduction and subsequent murder by bandits.
The late Sarkin Gobir, a respected traditional ruler, was kidnapped and later killed by armed men in a tragic incident that has shaken the community.
According to Bawa’s son, the bandits who abducted his father revealed that Boza, who represents Sabon Birnin Gobir in the State Assembly, was directly involved in orchestrating the crime.
The abductors allegedly claimed that Boza provided them with vital information necessary to carry out the kidnapping. Additionally, they stated that the lawmaker had paid them the sum of N5 million to execute the plot.
In a video that has since gone viral, Bawa’s son, who is seen lying on a hospital bed while receiving medical treatment, recounts the chilling details of his ordeal.
“The bandits said in front of me that Aminu Boza was the one who gave them the guns to kidnap us,” he said.
He went on to explain that the gunmen admitted they were hired during the campaign period and were not personally acquainted with his father.
However, they were promised payment if they successfully carried out the abduction, and if the ransom wasn’t paid, they were instructed to kill him.
Despite these serious allegations, Hon. Aminu Boza has vehemently denied any involvement in the crime.
In a viral audio recording released on Friday, the lawmaker categorically rejected the claims made against him, insisting that he has no connection to the bandits or any criminal activities.
He emphasized his commitment to fighting against banditry in the region, stating that the accusations would not deter him from continuing his efforts.
“I am declaring to the whole world that these allegations will never discourage me from fighting against banditry,” Boza said in his defense.
He further explained that he had already reached out to top security personnel, urging them to establish security camps in key areas, including Zulum, Tusawa, Tagriki, and Corner Tabazawa, where banditry has been rampant.
Boza argued that the absence of security operatives in these vulnerable locations has allowed the bandits to gain strength and carry out their attacks unchecked.
Boza also blasts the federal government’s approach to dealing with the bandits, particularly its preference for negotiating with them.
He stressed that such negotiations would only undermine justice and would not lead to a lasting solution.
“Negotiating with the bandits will not work; if we negotiate with them, we will be undermining justice,” Boza asserted.
He reiterated his long-held belief that the only way to restore peace in the region was through a united effort to eliminate the bandits entirely.
The lawmaker acknowledged the challenges that come with combating banditry but maintained that he was prepared to make any sacrifice, even his life, to achieve peace.
“I would be proud to die fighting the bandits if it means we can rid our community of them and restore peace,” he concluded.
This controversy has sparked widespread discussion and concern across the region as the community grapples with the tragic loss of their traditional leader and the shocking allegations against a sitting lawmaker.
