By Hajara Abdullahi
Abductors of the former Vice Chairman of Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Hon. Muazu Muhammad Gwashi, have killed him after collecting N15 million ransom from his family.
Gwashi had been in captivity for about five months before he was killed last week.
A family member, Muhammad Lawal Gwashi, disclosed this in a telephone interview with The Guardian Newspaper. He revealed that the abductors initially demanded N30 million ransom, which the family could not afford, leading to his prolonged stay in captivity. After negotiations, the amount was reduced to N15 million.
“They eventually came with him and collected the N15 million. However, they still insisted on the balance of ₦15 million, saying they would not release him until the family paid the remaining amount,” he said.
He added that the killing has thrown the community into fear, forcing many residents to flee their homes in search of safety.