Two palace guards sustained gunshot injuries during the incident.
Gunmen suspected to be robbers attacked the palace of the emir of Minna, in Niger State, on Tuesday evening.
He said the robbers gained access through the first and second gates of the palace but could not enter the mainAccording to Mr Kuta, two palace guards were shot – one in the leg and the other on the chest. He said they are being treated at a nearby hospital.However, the state police command has yet to release a statement about the robbery as of the time of filing this report late on Tuesday.Meanwhile, the Niger State governor, Mohammed Bago, has condemned the robbery attack.
He said his administration will not allow criminals inflict pains and sorrow on innocent residents of the state.
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