'The terrorists killed three people at the gate of the emir's palace and abducted three others including the Shamaki (chief details) of the emir, Buhari Yusuf; and two other residents, Aliyu Ahmed and Sa'idu Lawali.'
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A terrorism gang leader, Isyaku Majo, has posted a video on Facebook claiming responsibility for the attack and indicating that he was holding hundreds of captives. “The terrorists killed three people at the gate of the emir’s palace and abducted three others including the Shamaki of the emir, Buhari Yusuf; and two other residents, Aliyu Ahmed and Sa’idu Lawali.
Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?“As I speak to you, about two-thirds of residents have fled Zurmi town and more people have been fleeing daily since the terrorists overran the emir’s palace on Wednesday,” the sources added.
In the video seen by PREMIUM TIMES, the blindfolded Mr Yusuf, sat alongside dozens of captives on the floor, surrounded by armed terrorists, and urged the emir to address the plight of the Fulanis in the area.“I am the Shamaki, Alhaji Buhari Yusuf. Please Emir save your servants in captivity in the forest, we are above 600 in captivity.
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