The eldest son of Emir of Kontagora, Alhaji Bashar Saidu Namaska, was killed by bandits on Wednesday in his father’s farm. The late son was said to be on the farm along Zuru road in Kontagora, Niger state when the bandits struck.
The bandits also killed others working on the farm, while unspecified number of cows were rustled.
The late Emir’s son is the Sardauna of Kontagora and was said to have been holding the forte for his father, Sarkin Sudan, Alhaji Saidu Namaska, who has been sick for some months.
Sources said the bandits also flagged down both commercial and private vehicles plying the road, collected phones, money and other valuables from the people on board.
Those without cash and valuables were beaten up mercilessly and whisked to an unknown place, according to sources.
The Emir’s son was said to have been passionate about farming and was always working in his father’s farm, which is very large.
A top government official confirmed the incident, saying the death of the Emir’s son has been formally announced.
He also informed he had been buried according to Islamic rites.
“It is true that bandits invaded Kontagora town and shot and killed several people including the Emir’s son.
“After the shot by the bandits, the Emir’s son was rushed to the hospital but he was confirmed dead on arrival.
“His death has been formally announced and he has been buried.”
