There were reports earlier today that two prominent Borno State Emirs, the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta (pictured left) and Emir of Uba
Alhaji Ali Ibn Ismaila Mamza (pictured right) were kidnapped by Boko
Haram men while on their way to Gombe to attend the burial of Emir of
Gombe, Shehu Abubakar. According to Daily Trust, one of the Emirs, Alhaji
Idrissa Timta has died. Security sources said he died of heart attack
while fleeing into the bush after gunmen attacked their vehicle and
fired several shots which forced it
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“Already, arrangement is being made to bring his corpse to Gwoza from Shafa. His corpse was found in the bush,” a source said.
The Emir of Uba, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, who is younger, escaped while many of the
people in their entourage have been reportedly abducted by the
attackers.
It was gathered that most of the vehicles in the convoy have been set ablaze.
Source: Daily Trust
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