Unidentified gunmen have attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State , Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad, killing eight people and injuring others .
The accident, according to 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 . ”
According to him , eight occupants of the Toyota Hilux , including the driver , were all shot dead by the gunmen , adding that “ the Emir escaped unhurt ” .
Among those killed in the attack , according to the source , are three policemen and the driver of the Toyota Hilux .
When contacted , the spokesperson of 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 . ”
He declined to make further comments .
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