Chief Godwin Bala Ewuga, the National Treasurer of the Eggon Community Development Association (ECDA), was killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday night.
The incident occurred in Ubbe, within the Akun Development Area of Nasarawa State.
According to multiple sources, Ewuga, who owned the popular Comfort Zone Motel in Ubbe, was targeted and fatally shot after he resisted abduction. His body was discovered on Monday morning on a farm near his motel.
The spokesperson for ECDA, Alhaji Umar Galleh, confirmed the incident to newsmen, stating that the matter has been reported to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and appropriate action.
A family source, Jacob Ezekiel, also issued a statement confirming the discovery of Ewuga’s body.
Nasarawa: ECDA National Treasurer, Bala Ewuga shot dead by suspected kidnappers