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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