The village head of Riruwai in Lame District of Bauchi Emirate in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Alhaji Garba Badamasi, has been found dead.
The traditional ruler was earlier kidnapped by gunmen who invaded his domain on Friday, March 15.
A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said the gunmen went straight into the palace of the deceased from where they abducted him.
The deceased was said to have spent one day in captivity before he was murdered and his corpse dumped around the village.
The body was later recovered by those who had embarked on search and rescue mission, according to DailyTrust.
His corpse was brought to the palace on Sunday, where funeral prayers and subsequent burial held.
One of the traditional title holders of the village confirmed the development to our correspondent.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Wakili, was not available for comments as at the time of writing this report.
