The traditional ruler of Riruwai village in Lame District, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Badamasi, has been kidnapped and killed.
Badamasi was abducted from his palace on March 15, 2024, by some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
Residents are said to have fled the community during the invasion of the palace, as the assailants were reportedly shooting sporadically.
According to the Daily Post, the kidnappers did not demand any ransom from his family members.
The traditional ruler’s body was subsequently discovered after spending a day in captivity, and villagers found his corpse near the village while searching in the bush.
However, the state police command has not yet confirmed this incident as of the time this report was filed.