Gunmen kill traditional ruler

A traditional ruler in Lame District, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Badamasi has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

According to reports, the traditional ruler was abducted from his palace on March 15, 2024 by the gunmen who scared away residents with sporadic gun shots.

The gunmen, after abducting the late Badamasi, did not contact any of his family members for ransom payment.

It was further gathered that Badamasi’s body was later found after he had spent a day in captivity.

His corpse, which was dumped close to the village, was said to have been recovered by villagers who were searching for him in the bush.