NIGER: Bandits kill Emir of Kontagora’s son

ALHAJI Bashar Saidu Namaska, son of the Emir of Kontagora, was one of the persons killed in an attack by bandits on the Emir’s farm yesterday.

The late Emir’s son was said to be on the farm along Zuru road in the LGA when the bandits struck, according to Daily Trust, which quoted a source saying that the bandits also flagged down both commercial and private vehicles plying the road, collected phones, money and other valuables from the people on board.

Those without cash and valuables were beaten up mercilessly and whisked to an unknown place, according to sources.

The late Bashar, who is the Sardauna of Kontagora, had been holding forth for his father, Sarkin Sudan, Alhaji Saidu Namaska, who has been sick.

“It is true that bandits invaded Kontagora town and shot several people and killed the Emir’s son, Alhaji Bashar. His death will be formally announced soon and he will buried immediately, Daily Trust quoted a government official, who confirmed the story.

“He was rushed to the hospital after he was shot but confirmed dead,” the source added.