The traditional ruler of Riruwai Village in Lame District in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Badamasi, was abducted and brutally murdered by suspected gunmen.
Reports indicate that the gunmen on March 15, 2024, stormed the palace of Alhaji Badamasi, instilling fear among residents with their sporadic gunshots before forcibly taking him captive.
It was gathered that the abductors made no attempt to contact any of the family members of the late Badamasi for ransom, leaving the motive behind the heinous act shrouded in mystery.
Tragically, after enduring a day in captivity, the lifeless body of Alhaji Badamasi was discovered close to the village.
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Villagers, desperate in their search for their traditional leader, stumbled upon his remains in the bush after spending a day in captivity.


