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Sokoto State Commissioner for Security and Career Studies, Col. Garba Moyi (rtd) said political opponents were behind the burning down of his house in Isa , Isa Local Government of the state. Moyi stated this yesterday in a telephone conversation with THISDAY.
He said the youths went to his house, overpowered the security man and burnt the house.
He, however, explained that though no life was lost but would not preempt anything for now as investigation is ongoing by the Police.
Confirming the incident Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Assistant Superintendent of Police Sanusi Abubakar said investigation is ongoing to unravel the causes of the incident.
Sanusi assured everyone that police would get to the root of the matter and urged the victim to remain calm.
The PPRO disclosed that already five persons have been arrested in connection about the incident.
The angry youths had , on Tuesday, accused the commissioner of complicity regarding bandits attacking the area and razed his house.
The report also had that the youths burnt the vehicle belonging to the Traditional Ruler of Isa, Sarkin Gobir Alhaji Nasiru Ahmad accusing him of connivance
Investigation by THISDAY further revealed that trouble started when the youths in the village invited the commissioner to discuss the incessant banditry in the area but the commissioner failed to honour the invitation.Isa and Sabon Birnin in eastern part of the state is epic centre of the banditry.
