News update: Nigerian army recovers the body of Emir of Gwoza

By NaijaCenterNews

…  Body of Emir of Gwoza Recovered

A band of terrorists today attacked a convoy of the Emirs of Gwoza, Uba and Askira who were travelling to Gombe for the funeral of

the late Emir of Gombe.  Troops deployed in Garkida responded to the attack. The Emirs of Uba and Askira were secured while the body of Emir of Gwoza who died in the attack has been recovered.  Troops are currently on aggressive patrols along the entire route with a view to apprehending the perpetrators and keeping the area safe.

The two leaders were travelling to Gombe State for the funeral of the of the Emir of Gombe, Shehu Abubakar, who died on Tuesday evening at the Royal Marsden Hospital, London, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer.

After being attacked and abducted, the two emirs who were riding in the same car, tried to escape by fleeing into the bush, officials say.

The Emir of Uba survived the attack, and was later found in the bush by soldiers who had fought the assailants.

It is not clear whether it was the insurgents who killed the emir or security personnel who tried to repel the attackers.

A version of the story said the Emir died of shock as security agents engaged his abductors in a gun duel.

But the body of the Emir of Gwoza, Mr. Timta, was later found, a top security personnel confirmed.

Earlier, witnesses said the two men were abducted on their way to Gombe.

A top security personnel confirmed the emir’s death.

“It was really sad that the Emir of Gwoza got killed in the attack; but his colleague, Emir of Uba managed to escape unhurt,” the source said.

Meanwhile, raids carried out by troops of the Special Task Force operating in the north-central part of the country have led to the  arrest of 23 members of armed gangs terrorizing the region.  The suspects including a hard drugs supplier were apprehended during raids on camps and criminal hideouts located in Bukuru, Jos South and Barkin Ladi general areas.  All the suspects are currently undergoing preliminary investigation before they will be handed over to appropriate prosecuting agency.

News update: Nigerian army recovers the body of Emir of Gwoza