The Emir of Maru in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Abubakar Maigari, escaped lynching when bandits in large numbers invaded his palace in an attempt to kill him. Bawa said, “The bandits invaded the Emir’s Palace and opened fire sporadically in an attempt to kill the Emir but he escaped mysteriously. They killed one of the palace guards and damaged all the vehicles in that place. Their funeral prayers have been conducted today Friday according to Islamic injunction.”Meanwhile, the state government has announced the closure of the popular Maru market for fear that the bandits could attack the people today Friday being the market day. In a statement, the state Commissioner of Information, Munnir Haidara, said, “Following the security situation in Maru town the state government has closed down the Maru market until the security situation is improved.”

Source: Punch October 28, 2023 05:05 UTC