EMIR ATTACKED BY THE BOKO HARAM SECT DIES

Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta

Emir of Uba, Alhaji Ali Ibn Ismaila Mamza

Earlier today, there was a report on the abduction of two emirs of Borno state
by the boko haram sect, Emir of Gwoza and Emir of Uba respectively today(pictured above) Read the story here.

Reports coming say, one of the Emir is Dead. Emir of Gwoza was said to have died of heart attack while running into the bush after the armed men had fired shots at their vehicle forcing them to stop.

According to DailyTrust, "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, who is said to be younger had 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.

Latest story from Uba Emirate indicates that the emir, Alhaji Ali Ibn Ismaila Mamza has narrowly escaped.
One of his in-laws confirmed to Daily Trust that he spoke with the emir by phone who confirmed to him that he was ok.

However, there is no certainty on the where about of Emir of Gwoza, Ahaji Idrissa Timta.

It was gathered that the two of them were in the same car when the suspected gunmen ambushed them.

“The vehicle was repeatedly shot at while the driver was making endless efforts to flee. When the vehicle could no longer move, the two monarchs opened the doors and fled into the bush,” a palace source in Uba, said.

But a source in Gwoza said “We are yet to hear much information on the state of our emir…we are confused,” he said.