Three policemen, five others killed in attack on Zamfara emir

Gunmen on Friday killed three policemen and five civilians when they attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad.

An eyewitness, who escaped during the attack, said, “The emir’s convoy was ambushed by the suspected gunmen along Zaria-Funtua highway while returning to Gusau from Abuja.

“The emir was coming back to Zamfara from Abuja in the midnight in a convoy of his official vehicles.”

He said eight occupants of the Toyota Hilux, including the driver, were shot dead by the gunmen but “the emir escaped unhurt”.

Among those killed in the attack, according to the source, are three policemen and the driver of the Toyota Hilux.

Spokesperson for the Zamfara State Police Command, Mohammed Shehu, declined comment.

The Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, Isa Gambo, said, “I am aware of the case.”