Popular conflict reporter, D English Alhaji, was among the first to announce the development in a Facebook post.
Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, has reportedly died in captivity weeks after he was abducted by terrorists, raising fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of northern Nigeria.
The report of his death emerged on Tuesday after several northern conflict monitors and security analysts shared claims that the former APC chieftain had died while being held by his abductors.
Popular conflict reporter, D English Alhaji, was among the first to announce the development in a Facebook post.
According to him, the former APC chairman, who was among victims seen in viral videos released by the terrorists from a forest camp believed to be around the Birnin Gwari axis, had died.
