News Flash - Emir Of Kano Attacked , Killing His Driver And Three Guards

[naija2day]

Emir of Nigeria's northern city of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero narrowly escaped death on Saturday in the heart Of his kingdom as his convoy was attacked by unidentified gunmen who fired shots at it.

The 83 year old Emir was returning to his palace after attending a religious function at Massalachin Murtala.

Unconfirmed reports said some Palace Guards lost were killed, while others were injured.

Eyewitness account said the attack came after Palace Guards fired the traditional shots heralding the Emir's exit from the event.

"After the traditional gun shots, we started hearing strange gun shots and people ran for dear lives.It was a terrible experience and the worst on the Emir. We praise Allah that he spared the

life of our Royal Father," said an eyewitness.

The incident has further increased tension in the Volatile city, with sporadic attacks since the killing Campaign of Islamic militants, the Boko Haram began in the city last year January when close to 200 people were killed in coordinated multiple attacks on the ancient city.

Emir Bayero is one of the few respected Nigerian monarchs.

He will celebrate his 50th year on the throne this year.He mounted the throne in 1963 as the 13th Fulani Emir from a diplomatic world. He was Nigeria's former ambassador to Senegal and succeeded his father Abdullahi Bayero dan Muhammad Abbas. Bayero is the 13th Fulani emir since the Fulani War of Usman dan Fodio, when the Fulani took over the Hausa city-states.

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