From Maiharaji Altineandits in large number invaded his Palace in an attempt to kill him.
Bandits in large number have attacked Maru town, the headquarters of Maru local government area of Zamfara state, killing four people while several others sustained serous injuries.
An indigene of the town Mohammed Bawa told Analyzer news that the Emir’s Palace was the first place to be attacked by the rampaging bandits.
The Emir, Alhaji Abubakar Gado Maigari managed to escape but one of his guards was killed on the spot while others were injured.
According to Bawa, the Emir’s vehicles were also damaged as a result of several gunshots
Bawa further explained that, the bandits also returned to the town last Thursday looking for the Emir and when they could not see him they moved from house to house where they killed four people.
Bawa said, “The bandits invaded the Emir’s Palace and open 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”.
“The bandits had also returned to the town last night and when they could not see the Emir again, they moved from house to house looking for him and on the process, they killed four people”.
“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 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”.
“The Executive Governor of the state Dauda Lawal is sympathizing with the families of those who lost their lives during the bandits attack last Thursday night”.
