Gov. Tambuwal Orders Arrest Of Musician For Praising Bandit Kingpin, Bello Turji

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has ordered the arrest of a musician identified as Mohammad Danshanawa for praising a bandit kingpin, Bello Turji.

Danshawa in the song had described the terrorist who has been accused of different attacks in the north as “a lion, untouchable and a great leader”.

The Sokoto State Governor while speaking on the song said, “We ordered for his arrest to serve as a deterrent.

“This further informs why I advised that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces should consider because, in those places where there are security challenges, the inhabitants are willing to be trained on weapons handling.”

In another news, the Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku has raised an alarm about alleged plans by terrorists to set up a base in the state.

The Governor raised the alarm on Thursday in Jalingo, the state capital during the signing of the N149bn 2022 budget for the state into law.

Ishaku claimed his allegation is based on credible intelligence while stating that his government will continue to make security issues a matter of priority.