The burial of Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa District in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, has been held without his corpse.
Alhaji Bawa was abducted, tortured, and brutally murdered by terrorists on Wednesday who withheld his corpse.
Before his tragic death, a distressing video surfaced showing the late traditional ruler, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, pleading for his life and urging the government to intervene.
According to a Facebook user Sarki Yaqi the ceremony was conducted in accordance with Islamic guidelines for such circumstances, which permit burial without the physical presence of the deceased.
The post reads; “The burial of the Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa District in Sokoto State has been held now without his corpse.
“The burial of the king of Kudun Gobir has just concluded, the burial ceremony of the death of the gunmen who were killed and held his corpse and buried.
“The burial was held without a corpse just like the religion of Islam said if that happens.
Meanwhile, media had reported that the terrorists responsible for the gruesome murder of Alhaji made a chilling demand.
They demanded a ransom of N60 million and five motorcycles in exchange for the release of the traditional ruler’s body for proper burial.
Also media previously reported that Alhaji Bawa was abducted, tortured, and brutally killed by the terrorists on Wednesday.
Before his tragic death, a distressing video surfaced showing the late traditional ruler, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, pleading for his life and urging the government to intervene.
Bawa and his son were taken captive in July at Kwanar Maharba while en route from Sokoto to Sabon Birni, his hometown and the headquarters of Sabon Birni local government in Sokoto State.
The kidnappers initially demanded a staggering N1 billion ransom for the release of the victims.
The heart-wrenching video circulating online shows the late traditional ruler, speaking in Hausa, recounting his terrifying experience of being kidnapped by terrorists.
He desperately appealed for help, stating that their lives were in grave danger and they were suffering in the forest where they were being held captive.
In the video, a gunman can be heard dictating what the victims should say, further highlighting the coercion and duress they faced.
Tragically, his plea for rescue was not heeded in time, as he was killed by the terrorists on Wednesday.