Nigeria: Emir of Gwoza Buried Amidst Tears

The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Shehu Mustapha Idrisa Timta, who was killed by Boko Haram gunmen on Friday, was buried yesterday in his domain amidst tears.

Though the first-class monarch was killed while on his way to attend the burial of the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, none of his colleagues from within and outside the state was able to attend his interment due to the unpredictable security situation on the way to and around Gwoza town.

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