Terrorists raid Zamfara town, kill three officials at Emir’s palace

Terrorists led by gang leader, Isyaku Majo, have attacked the palace of the Emir of Zurmi, killing the three palace officials and abducting several residents, including the Shamaki of the Emir , Buhari Yusuf. Zurmi is the second most populous town in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The attackers targeted the Emir ’s palace, aiming to abduct Emir Muhammadu Suleiman but their plans were thwarted by the intervention of soldiers stationed in the town.

While the Police spokesperson in Zamfara, Yazeed Abubakar, stated he was yet to be briefed on the situation, Isyaku Majo claimed responsibility for the attacks in a video posted on Facebook. Majo, whose elder brother is the traditional head of the Fulani community in Zurmi, demanded an end to the persecution of Fulani people in the area by vigilantes.

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