Suspected gunmen have attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad, killing eight people and injuring others.
An eyewitness who escaped during the attack told City Round on condition of anonymity that, “the Emir’s convoy was ambushed by the suspected gunmen along Zaria-Funtua highway last Saturday night while returning to Gusau from Abuja. The Emir was coming back to Zamfara from Abuja at midnight in a convoy of vehicles”.
According to him, eight occupants of the Toyota Hilux including the driver were all shot dead by the gunmen, adding that, “the Emir escaped unhurt.”
Among those killed in the attack according to the source were Dan Amal of Kaura who doubled as the father to the emir, Shinfidan Kaura, Sarkin Dogarai, three policemen and the driver of the Toyota Hilux.
The source further revealed that the Emir passed the night at the Funtua Police Station in Katsina State.
The Spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, SP Mohammed Shehu, said he would not comment on the issue since it happened in Katsina State.
Also, when contacted on the phone for comment on the matter, the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, Isa Gambo, said he was aware of the case but too busy attending a crucial meeting and could not make further comments.
