The police in Taraba on Monday confirmed the death of Hosea Ibi, the lawmaker representing Takum 1 constituency in the Taraba House of Assembly.

Mr Ibi was kidnapped by unknown persons in Takum on December 30 and taken away on a motorcycle.

Taraba Police Public Relations Officer, David Misal, confirmed Mr Ibi’s death in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jalingo.

Mr Misal said the body of the lawmaker was found on Monday afternoon along Takum – Kashimbilla road.

“Yes, it has been confirmed, the body has been found this afternoon at Kwari, along Takum -Kashimbilla road,” he said.

Former Speaker of the House and member representing Takum 11, Dr Mark Useni, described the death as shocking.

Useni noted that the people of Takum who were eagerly waiting for Ibi’s release had been thrown into mourning this afternoon.

“It is a very sad news to the people of Takum and the entire state,” he said.

Ibi’s kidnapper had earlier demanded a ransom of N100million to release him.