Following the gruesome murder of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the emir of Gobir in Sokoto state, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has distanced itself from the murder, noting that the group has no hands in the tragedy, News About Nigeria reports.
In a statement released by its National Secretary, Malam Bello Aliyu-Gotomo, on Saturday, Miyetti Allah condemned the killing of the monarch.
In the statement, the group noted that the killing of the traditional ruler was not only traumatic but symbolised the barbarity of the perpetrators.
Miyetti Allah, therefore, called for an investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book, adding that there is no justification for the activities of the perpetrators.
The statement reads, “MACBAN condoles the Government of Sokoto State, the Sultan of Sokoto, family of the slain Emir 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.”
Also, Miyetti Allah prayed for the repose of the soul of the dead, adding that Allah gives his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
“On behalf of all our members across the country, we pray for the souls of Sarkin Gobir to rest in perfect peace and Aljanna Firdausi be his final abode. May the Almighty Allah give the family the fortitude to bear this great loss. We pray and hope that the perpetrators will be exposed immediately and dealt with decisively,” they prayed.
