The actions of the Islamist Boko Haram sect, which lead to the death of the Emir of Gwoza Alhaji Idrisa Timta, were described as callous, irresponsible and would be considered as the declaration of war on the whole institution of traditional rulers, the Northern Governors said.
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) mourned the death of the Emir, expressed shock over attempts to harm two other rulers: Emir of Uba Alhaji Ismaila Mamza and Emir of Askira Alhaji Mai Abdullahi Ibn Muhammadu Askirama.
The Chief Press Secretary to NSGF Chairman Babangida Aliyu, Israel Ebije, announced forum’s condemnations in Minna, Niger State, on May 30, 2014, Friday.
Governor Aliyu lamented in the message that the ugly and vicious act came right on the next day after the Federal Government indicated its readiness to grant amnesty to sect members.
“This is indeed a sad development for us as a region and the nation at large. This is happening at a time we are all doing our very best to rescue our over 200 secondary school girls abducted by the Islamist terror group Boko Haram, from their school in Chibok, Borno State last month,” the statement added.
NSGF urged Boko Haram members to embrace the offer of amnesty promised by President Goodluck Jonathan, saying “dialogue remains the best option for resolving issues”.
The convoy of first class traditional rulers from Borno state was attacked in the morning of Friday. The Emirs were on their way to Gombe State for the burial ceremony of the late Emir of Gombe, Shehu Abubakar.
The Emirs of Askiria and Uba managed to escape from being abducted, while the Emir of Gwoza lost his life.
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