Former Kebbi APC Chairman Dies in Bandits Captivity

The immediate former APC Chairman of Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, has reportedly died while in captivity after being abducted by bandits.

Mai Barga was kidnapped alongside a cleric of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Ikamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga.

Prior to reports of their deaths, a video circulated online showing the two men in captivity in the Birnin Gwari forest, an area known for the activities of armed bandit groups operating across parts of northern Nigeria.

The Kebbi State Police Command had earlier confirmed on June 10 that Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse had died while being held by his captors.

Security and conflict reporter Bakatsine also confirmed the development in a post shared on X on June 23.

He 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 d3ad 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.”

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