BREAKING: Ex-APC Chairman Dies in Bandits’ Custody (PHOTO)

Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area, reportedly died while in the custody of kidnappers after approximately two months in captivity.

His death has raised significant concerns regarding the escalating security situation in northern Nigeria, particularly in Kebbi State, where incidents of kidnapping and bandit attacks have been increasingly prevalent.

Mai Barga Besse was abducted alongside a close associate during an attack by armed men believed to be bandits in the Koko/Besse area.

Initially, the incident did not receive widespread media attention; however, apprehensions regarding their safety intensified in recent weeks as it came to light that both individuals were facing severe health issues while being held captive.

Before his death, a concerning video emerged online, featuring the former APC chieftain and his associate making a plea for urgent assistance from family members, political figures, community leaders, and government authorities.

In this emotional video, the victims appeared frail and fatigued, describing their dire living conditions in the forest and the deterioration of their health.

The late APC chieftain reportedly lamented that both men had become seriously ill while in captivity. He also expressed fears that continued delay in efforts to secure their release could lead to tragedy.

Sadly, those fears have now become reality.

Sources familiar with the matter said the former party leader could not survive the difficult conditions in the kidnappers’ den, where victims were allegedly forced to endure hunger, sickness and long movements through remote forest areas.

His associate, who was abducted alongside him, was also said to have suffered severe health complications during captivity.

The death of Mai Barga Besse has thrown his family, political associates and residents of Koko/Besse into mourning.

Several residents described him as a respected political figure and community leader who played a significant role in grassroots politics in Kebbi State.

Many Nigerians have also taken to social media to express grief and anger over the incident, with renewed calls for stronger action against banditry and kidnapping across the country.

More details to follow