The ancient city of Kano was soaked with tension On Saturday when gunmen attacked the convoy of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero Bayero’s
The convoy was attacked by unidentified Gun men who fired shots immediatly after the Emir attended a religious function at the Massalachin Murtala.
The Emir survied the attack and is in stable condition, a Palace source to Pointblanknews.com.
Unconfirmed reports said some Palace Guards lost their Lives while others were injured.
Eyewitness account described the attack as brutal, saying it came after Palace Guards fired the traditional shots heralding the Emir’s exit from the event.
“After the traditional gun shots, we started hearing strange gun shots and People ran for dear lives.It was a terrible experience and the worst on the Emir. We praise Allah that he spared the life of our Royal Father,” said an eyewitness.
The incident has further increased tension in the Volatile city, with pockets of attacks since the killing Campaign of Islamic fundamentalists and terrorists..