Kidnapping and Release of Emir of Gobir: A stain on governance in Sokoto, by Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu In a shocking and deeply troubling incident, the Emir of Gobir, a revered traditional ruler in Sokoto State, was kidnapped and subjected to harrowing torture by his captors. The abduction of such a prominent figure has sent shockwaves across the nation, highlighting not only the growing insecurity in Nigeria but also the glaring failure of the Sokoto State government to protect its citizens and traditional institutions. The Emir’s kidnapping comes at a time...