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Gunmen attack Zamfara Emir convoy, kill eight persons

Gunmen on Thursday night attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad Asha, and killed eight persons.

The eight persons killed include; two palace guards, the Emir’s driver, three policemen, and two traditional title holders in Kaura-Namoda.

It was gathered that the victims were ambushed and killed on their way back from Abuja to Kaura-Namoda in Zamfara State.

The Emir was in his official vehicle with a Toyota Hilux forming part of the convoy when he was attacked by the gunmen.

The Kaura-Namoda Emirate council is making arrangements to move the remains of the deceased for burial later today.

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