ACF CONDEMNS BRUTAL MURDER OF TRADITIONAL RULER, DEMANDS URGENT ACTION

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) condemns the murder of Alhaji Isa Mohammed Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa, Sokoto State, who was abducted and killed by bandits despite ransom demands. In a signed press release by Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba
National Publicity Secretary stated that the ACF extends condolences to the affected families and authorities.
ACF calls for:
·    Thorough investigations into the incident
·    An overhaul of Nigeria's National Security Architecture to combat banditry and terrorism
·    Calm and restraint to prevent further breakdown of law and order
·    Swift action from the Sokoto State Government, security agencies, traditional rulers, and leaders of thought to calm tensions

ACF emphasizes that the current approach has been ineffective, and banditry must be stopped before it cripples Nigeria. The region of Arewa is particularly affected and is "on its knees" due to banditry and terrorism. The Federal Government must act swiftly to restore peace and rebuild the people's trust and confidence.

Consequently, the federal government must act swiftly to restore peace and rebuild the people’s trust and confidence.
                                

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