Alhaji Muhammadu Besse, a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, has d!ed while being held captive by ba.ndits.
Besse was a.bducted in June and had remained in captivity since then.
The development was made public on Tuesday by journalist Bakatsine, who covers insecurity and conflict-related issues in Nigeria’s North-West region.
His de.ath comes weeks after a disturbing video surfaced online showing the former APC chairman and another captive being humiliated by band!ts in the Birnin Gwari forest.
Confirming the tragic development, Bakatsine wrote:
“DEVASTATING UPDATE: Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, the immediate former APC Chairman of Koko/Besse LGA in Kebbi State, has now also been confirmed de.ad in captivity.
“This means both men seen in the videos released from the Birnin Gwari forest have lost their lives without ever reuniting with their families after their abduction.
“What began as disturbing footage of humiliation has ended in the worst possible tragedy. Two lives gone, two families shattered and more painful questions about the security crisis facing communities across northern Nigeria.
“May Almighty Allah forgive them, grant them Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort their loved ones.”
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And we have a military force. What on earth is this calamity called