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Nigeria:
Emir of Gwoza Buried Amidst Tears
Leadership, 1 June 2014
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. Read more »
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Nigeria:
How the Emir of Gwoza Was Murdered in Open Street By Boko Haram
Independent (Lagos), 30 May 2014
The Borno State Government has announced the murder of the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, by gunmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram militant sect. Read more »
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Nigeria:
APC Condemns Emir's Killing
Leadership, 1 June 2014
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the killing of the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, by suspected Boko Haram gunmen, saying it confirms the terror group as the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Attacks Three Emirs, Kills One
Vanguard, 31 May 2014
The Emir of Gwoza in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, Ahaji Idrissa Timta, was yesterday killed along with two police esc orts during an ambush by gunmen suspected to be… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Condemns Killing of Emir of Gwoza
Premium Times, 31 May 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the assassination of the Emir of Gwoza, Idrissa Timta, on Friday by Boko Haram militants. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Gunmen Kidnap Two Emirs in Borno
This Day, 30 May 2014
Gunmen suspected to be from the Boko Haram Islamist militant group have kidnapped two traditional Muslim rulers in Borno State. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Kills Emir of Gwoza in Highway Ambush
This Day, 30 May 2014
The Royal father, the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Shehu Timta was on Friday murdered by men suspected to be members of the outlawed Boko Haram sect in a highway ambush. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram - Emir's Killing Proves Nigerian Government Wrong - APC
Premium Times, 1 June 2014
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned the killing of the Emir of Gwoza, Idrissa Timta, by suspected Boko Haram gunmen, saying it confirms the terror group as the enemy… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Wakil - Emir of Gwoza Paid a Sacrifice to End Boko Haram
This Day, 31 May 2014
As the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, killed by suspected members of the outlawed Boko Haram in a highway ambush on Friday was buried amidst tears Saturday, the Minister of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Attack On Emirs Is Callousness Taken Too Far, Says Governors Forum
This Day, 31 May 2014
The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) loyal to Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state has expressed shock over the assassination attempt on the lives of the Emir of Uba, Alhaji Ismaila… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Condemns Assassination of Gwoza Emir
Leadership, 31 May 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the Friday assassination of the Emir of Gwoza, Alh Idrissa Timta, by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emir Killed As Terrorists Ambush Borno Monarchs
Vanguard, 30 May 2014
Gunmen suspected to be members of dreaded Boko Haram ambushed the emirs of Askira, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibn Muhammed Askirama II, Alhaji Idrissa Timta, Gwoza and that of Uba, Alhaji… Read more »
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Nigeria:
How Boko Haram Killed Emir of Gwoza - Borno Government
Premium Times, 30 May 2014
The Borno State Government has given details of the attack on a convoy of three prominent emirs in northeast Nigeria, which killed one of the traditional rulers, the Emir of Gwosa,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Breaking - Emir of Gwoza Feared Dead After Abduction By Boko Haram
Premium Times, 30 May 2014
The Emir of Gwoza, Idrissa Timta, is feared dead after armed men abducted him and a colleague early Friday, local officials said. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Katsina Emir - North's Woes Self-Inflicted
Leadership, 1 June 2014
Emir Abdulmumini Kabir Usman of Katsina has stated that the current challenges confronting northern Nigeria were due to attitudes of northerners. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram's Relentless Killing Continues, Kills First Class Emir
This Day, 31 May 2014
The killing field in Borno continued unchallenged as the world's deadliest terror group, Boko Haram struck again yesterday, killing the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Shehu Timta… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emir of Gwoza Killed After Abduction By Boko Haram
Premium Times, 30 May 2014
The Emir of Uba survived the attack. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Kidnap Two Borno Emirs
Leadership, 30 May 2014
Members of the Boko Haram sect on Friday kidnapped two Borno Emirs, Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrisa Timta and the Emir of Uba, Alhaji Ismaila Mamza. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emir of Gwoza Feared Dead
Leadership, 30 May 2014
The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji IDrissa Timta is feared killed in an ambush attack on his convoy some few hours ago while traveling to Gombe for the burial of the late Emir of Gombe. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Kidnaps Prominent Emirs
Premium Times, 30 May 2014
The extremist Boko Haram sect has kidnapped two first class traditional rulers in Borno state - the Emir of Uba, Ismaila Mamza and the Emir of Gwoza, Idrisa Timta, security… Read more »