Gunmen Attack Zamfara Emir, Kill 8 In His Convoy

Suspected gunmen have attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, killing eight people and injuring others. Reports said after escaping death by whiskers, the Emir sought refuge at a police station in neighbouring Katsina State. Those killed during the attack were the emir’s driver, two palace guards, three police escorts and two others. They were killed at midnight by the gunmen along Zaria Funtua road on Thursday night while going back to Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State. Palace sources said that the Emir was returning from Abuja when he was ambushed by the gunmen. A source said One of the aides that was killed was a district head in Kaura Namoda Emirate. The police commissioner in Zamfara State confirmed the killings.