A traditional ruler in northwestern Nigeria has been killed by his kidnappers after being held captive for three weeks.
Isa Bawa, the emir of Gobir, was abducted along with his son on their way to a local town in Sokoto state.
The emir’s death comes days after a video surfaced online showing him pleading for his release.
According to a palace official, the bandits executed Bawa after negotiations for a ransom payment failed to meet their deadline.
The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in the region, where armed groups have been terrorizing communities for years.
These groups often raid villages, kidnap residents, and demand ransoms.
The killing of the emir has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised concerns about the growing audacity of the bandits.
Authorities are now working to secure the release of the emir’s son, who remains in captivity.