Suspected gunmen who kidnapped the village Head of Riruwai in Lame District of Bauchi Emirate, Toro LGA of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Badamasi have also murdered the traditional ruler.
It was gathered that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers last Friday descended on the village, unleashing terror by firing shots indiscriminately before invading the palace of the Village Head and abducting him.
The abductors were said not to have contacted any of his family members for a ransom payment.
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His lifeless body was later recovered by those who had embarked on the search for him in the bush around the village.
His corpse was then brought to the palace of the District Head of Lame in Gumau on Sunday, 17th March for funeral prayers and subsequent burial in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
One of the traditional title holders of the village confirmed the development to journalists praying Allah to grant his soul eternal rest in Aljanat firdausi.
The Police authorities are yet to comment on the issue as at the time of filing this report.