Three policemen, a District Head and his social media manager as well as three others were killed Thursday night when gunmen opened fire on the convoy of Emir of Kauran-Namoda, Sanusi Muhammad.
Palace sources informed newsmen that the incident happened at a notorious spot near Jabiri, in Funtua local government area of Katsina State, when the emir was returning from Abuja.
Kauran-Namoda is about 60 kilometers from Zamfara State capital, Gusau.
The emir escaped the attack, which was confirmed by Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Usman Nagogo. He, however, declined further details.
The source said the emir had attended an official assignment as a member of a committee for traditional rulers in the state and was returning to his domain when the attack happened.
Sanusi Muhammad, 40, was appointed the Emir of Kauran-Namoda in May this year by the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, after the death of his father, Emir Muhammad Asha.
