His lifeless body was found a meter away from his house a few minutes ago.
The chairman of Karu local government, Samuel Akala, also confirmed the death on his Facebook page.
Also, former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani confirmed the death of Shekwo via his official twitter handle.
“My condolences to the Government and People of Nasarawa state over the gruesome murder the APC chairman Mr Philip Shekwo by kidnappers.May his gentle soul Rest In Peace,Amen.”
Governor Abdullahi Sule; the speaker of the state house of Assembly, Senator Tanko Al-Makura; the state commissioner of police, Abdullahi-Balarabe Ibrahim and party faithful are now at the home of the slain party chairman.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Dele Longe, confirmed his kidnap earlier on Sunday.
