Mr Philip Shekwo, the Nasarawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been found dead.
The Police Command in Nasarawa State confirmed the abduction of Shekwo by gunmen on Saturday.
A member of the APC in Nasarawa State, who asked not to be named, confirmed the death of Shekwo.
The APC chairman was abducted from his residence in Bukan-Sidi, Lafia around 11 p.m. on Saturday.
The police had been deployed to comb the various forests and flashpoints in the state.
The body of the APC chairman was found lifeless.
Shekwo hails from Yelwa Chiefdom, Toto LGA of Nasarawa State.