The Emir of Kano - Nigeria traditional leader shot dead by gunmen
A high-ranking traditional leader has been killed in northern Nigeria after his convoy came under attack by suspected Boko Haram militants.
Gunmen shot dead the Emir of Gwoza, Shehu Mustapha Idris Timta, in his car.
A high-ranking traditional leader has been killed in northern Nigeria after his convoy came under attack by suspected Boko Haram militants.
Gunmen shot dead the Emir of Gwoza, Shehu Mustapha Idris Timta, in his car.
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan vowed to wage "total war" against the group, which has been held more than 200 girls captive since last month.
"They shot the emir of Gwoza. He died on the spot," Wali Ibrahim, an aide to the emir, told the BBC Hausa service.
"After he died we reversed back from that area and we went to the army checkpoint," he added.
