Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has expressed sadness over the murder of Sheikh Goni Aisami, an Islamic cleric based in Gashua, Bade Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement issued in Damaturu by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, the governor described the circumstances surrounding the murder as sad, regrettable and most unfortunate.

“The alleged circumstances surrounding the death are most unfortunate and will be investigated thoroughly.

“Government will ensure that every detail is investigated and anyone found wanting will face the full wrath of the law.

“The state government will work closely with the security agencies to unravel every detail to ensure justice is done,” Mr Buni said.

The governor condoled with the family of the deceased, the people of Bade local government area and the entire state over the death of Mr Aisami.

He called on them to remain calm and law-abiding as the investigation was ongoing and would be pursued to its logical conclusion.

The cleric was shot dead by two soldiers on Friday in Jaji-Maji, Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state.

Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesman of the state police, said the soldiers, who attempted to steal the deceased’s car, were arrested and would be prosecuted.

(NAN)