Suspected kidnappers have returned the lifeless body of former federal lawmaker, Abba Anas Adamu, after allegedly collecting N50 million ransom from his family.

Adamu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress in Jigawa State, was abducted alongside his associate, Ali Tukur Gantsa, weeks ago along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

A family source disclosed that the abductors initially demanded N100 million for their release before negotiations reduced the ransom to N50 million.

The source said the kidnappers later dumped Adamu’s body on the outskirts of a town despite earlier assurances that he would be released alive.

According to the source, the late politician suffered from underlying health conditions which worsened during captivity due to lack of access to medication.

It was learnt that efforts by Gantsa to comfort and assist him during the ordeal failed as his condition deteriorated, leading to his death.

The abductors were said to have initially concealed Adamu’s death before later hinting at it in a communication with the family.

The incident has thrown members of the ADC in Jigawa State and political associates of the deceased into mourning, with many describing him as a respected and compassionate politician.

No official statement had been issued by the Jigawa chapter of the ADC at the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, Gantsa was said to be accompanying the remains of the deceased to Kano for burial arrangements.