One of the Emirs attacked by Boko Haram today reportedly dies

There were reports earlier today that two prominent Borno State Emirs,
the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Idrissa Timta (pictured left) and Emir of
Uba Alhaji Ali Ibn Ismaila Mamza (pictured right) were kidnapped by
Boko Haram men while on their way to Gombe to attend the burial of
Emir of Gombe, Shehu Abubakar.

According to Daily Trust, one of the Emirs, Alhaji Idrissa Timta has
died. Security sources said he died of heart attack while fleeing into
the bush after gunmen attacked his convoy and fired several shots
which forced it to stop. Continue...

"Already, arrangement is being made to bring his corpse to Gwoza from
Shafa. His corpse was found in the bush," a source said.

The Emir of Uba,Alhaji Ali Ibn Ismaila Mamza, who is younger, escaped
while many of the people in their entourage have been reportedly
abducted by the attackers.

It was gathered that most of the vehicles in the convoy have been set ablaze.

Source: Daily Trust