Village Head Ahmad Killed by Abductors in Gezawa

Ahmad, the village head of Gezawa, was abducted on Tuesday, September 17, 2026, when gunmen invaded the community at night. His body was recovered after the assailants killed him, reportedly torturing him to death by cutting off one of his legs and tying his hands.

Musa Garba, a resident of Gezawa, confirmed the details in a telephone interview, stating that the abductors buried Ahmad in a shallow grave in a village called Danladin Gezawa. Four days later, villagers discovered the grave and alerted authorities.

Ahmad's remains were identified by his wife, and he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead due to decomposition. Funeral prayers were conducted at 3 PM on Wednesday, after which he was buried.

As of the report, police had not issued a formal statement regarding the incident.