Son of the Emir of Kotangora, Alhaji Bashar Saidu Namaska, has been killed by bandits in Kontagora local government area of Niger State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, May 19.
It was gathered that the bandits killed Bashar while working on his father’s farm on Masugu not far from Kontagora village along Zuru road.
Sources said he was gunned down alongside some other people in the farm, while an unspecified number of cows in the farm were rustled.
The bandits, were said to have further stopped vehicles plying the road, and collected phones, money as well as other valuables from commuters.
The story was confirmed by a top government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
“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.
“He was rushed to the Hospital after he was shot but confirmed dead,” the official said.
