The district head of Kanya in the Danko Wasagu area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Isah Daya, has been confirmed dead after being kidnapped by bandits on Sunday night.
The rescued victims have been identified as Almustapha Almu, Hajara S.
Maikano, Rukayya Isah Daya, Bello Isa Daya, Fa’iza Maikano, Amina Maikano, and Jidah Babangida.
SP Nafiu Abubakar, the police spokesman, confirmed the death of the district head.
Regrettably, during the ongoing search and rescue operation, the lifeless body of Alhaji Isah Daya was discovered in the forest, he said.
The abductors of the district head had initially demanded a ransom of N500 million but later reduced it to N100 million after a bargain with members of his family.
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