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Borno State Governor, Kashim
Shettima yesterday attended slain Emir of Gwoza’s burial, amidst tight
security. It was reported that over 150soldiers and few police men escorted the
Governor to attend the burial ceremony.
It will be recalled that the Emir of
Gwoza, Alhaji Shehu Mustapha Idris Timta was killed on his way to the burial of
the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, who died in a London hospital where
he was undergoing cancer treatment.
The late Emir of Gwoza was murdered
around 10am by Boko Haram men, and another Emir with him only managed to
escape. Sadly, no Emir was able to attend his burial for the fear of being
kidnapped or killed.
Governor Shettima, while addressing
family and friends who attended the burial, battled to control his tears as he
delivered his tribute and condolences. He described the late Shehu as “a man
who spent better part of his reign preaching peace and tolerance.
“This is not a day for long
speeches; it is a day of mourning of our late father and ruler. May Allah give
us yet another monarch that will love his people in the manner the late Shehu
Idrissa Timta did.
The late emir is survived by his
centenarian mother, 28 children, 14 grandchildren and 14 siblings.
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