Breaking: Gunmen attack emir of patiskum, kill 3 aides along Kaduna- Zaria highway

Gunmen have attacked the First Class Emir of Patiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram killing three of his aides along Kaduna- Zaria highway. The emir BBB was said to be on a tour of traditional institutions across the North as part of preparations for the official commissioning of Patiskum Central Mosque scheduled for January 18, 2020. He was on his way to Zaria when he came under attacked by the gunmen.
 ‎The incident happened at a place called Fandatio village closed to Maraban Jos around 2:am Wednesday morning
It was not clear if the attackers were personally targeting at the emir because other travellers were also affected according to sources.
A traditional title holder in the emir’s entourage Sarkin Yamma Patiskum, Alhaji Gidado Ibrahim ‎confirmed the incident to Daily Trust at Barau Dikko hospital where the emir was rushed to.
Police spokesman Yakubu Sabo confirmed the attack along the highway but said a statement would be issue later.