Borno State Governor Attends Emir’s Burial With 150 Soldiers

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima yesterday attended
slain Emir of Gwoza’s burial, amidst tight security. It was reported that over
150soldiers and few police men escorted the Governor to attend the burial
ceremony.

It will be recalled that the Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Shehu
Mustapha Idris Timta was killed on his way to the burial of the Emir of Gombe,
Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, who died in a London hospital where he was undergoing
cancer treatment.

The late Emir of Gwoza was murdered around 10am by Boko
Haram men, and another Emir with him only managed to escape. Sadly, no Emir was
able to attend his burial for the fear of being kidnapped or killed.

Governor Shettima, while addressing family and friends who
attended the burial, battled to control his tears as he delivered his tribute and
condolences. He described the late Shehu as “a man who spent better part of his
reign preaching peace and tolerance.

“This is not a day for long speeches; it is a day of
mourning of our late father and ruler. May Allah give us yet another monarch that
will love his people in the manner the late Shehu Idrissa Timta did.

The late emir is survived by his centenarian mother, 28
children, 14 grandchildren and 14 siblings.