Bauchi: How the Village Head of Riruwa was murdered – District Head of Lame

From Paul Orude Bauchi

The District Head of Lame Sarkin Yakin Bauchi Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Lame, has given insights into the gruesome murder of the village head of Riruwai Alhaji Garba Badamasi in Lame District of Bauchi Emirate, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The monarch was abducted along with three people including a woman.

The District Head of Lame who confirmed the incident to journalists, said it was unfortunate that the activities of the hoodlums were coming back to his domain.

He said the suspected kidnappers had earlier abducted three people including a house wife before they abducted and killed the village head.

“They beat him and he sustained multiple injuries on their way to their hideout,” he said.

“He could not make it. They killed him and abandoned his corpse”

On Friday, 15th March 2024, suspected kidnappers stormed the village, unleashing terror by firing shots indiscriminately.

Residents said the assailants went straight to the palace of the Village Head, and abducted him.

His lifeless body was later discovered, and discarded in the vicinity of the village

The body was later recovered by those who had gone in 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, March 17, for funeral prayers and subsequent burial in accordance with Islamic injunctions.

Attempts to get official confirmation from the State Police Command were unsuccessful at the time of the report.

The Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakili, did not respond to phone calls, SMS messages, or WhatsApp messages sent to his mobile number.