Former Kebbi APC Chairman Besse Dies While in Bandit Captivity

Alhaji Muhammadu Besse, who once led the Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has died while in the custody of bandits.

He was taken hostage earlier in June.

The news was announced on Tuesday in a post on X by Bakatsine, a journalist covering conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North‑West region.

DAILY POST recalls that a video appeared, depicting the former APC chairman and his associate being harassed by bandits in the Birnin Gwari forest.

Bakatsine wrote: “DEVASTATING UPDATE: Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, the immediate former APC Chairman of Koko/Besse LGA in Kebbi State, has now also been confirmed dead in captivity.”

“This means both men seen in the videos released from the Birnin Gwari forest have lost their lives without ever reuniting with their families after their abduction.”

“What began as disturbing footage of humiliation has ended in the worst possible tragedy. Two lives gone, two families shattered and more painful questions about the security crisis facing communities across northern Nigeria.”

“May Almighty Allah forgive them, grant them Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort their loved ones.”