KADUNA STATE GOV, NASIR EL-RUFAI CONFIRMS DEATH OF EMIR ZAZZAU

 

The Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, His Highness, Alh (Dr) Shehu Idris CFR is dead. He died at 44 Military Hospital, Kaduna after a brief illness.

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai confirmed the death of the Emir in a statement made available to Brave Views

Read the statement below:

 

VERY SAD: It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of the father of our state, His Highness Emir of Zazzau, Alh (Dr.) Shehu Idris CFR. He died at the 44 Military Hospital Kaduna today after a brief illness. Janazah prayer in Zaria is scheduled for 5pm in Sha Allah. All Covid-19 protocols to be complied with as much as possible during the funeral prayers and condolences.

I have informed the President Muhammdu Buhari, GCFR of the great loss and offered our condolences. The Chief of Staff to PMB, Prof Ibrahim Gambari will lead a Federal Government delegation to Zaria to condole with the family of His Royal Highness, Zazzau Emirate Council and the people of Zazzau Emirate and Kaduna State.

We have lost a rare gem, a source of wisdom and guidance and a true father of all. May Allah Grant his soul abode in Aljanna Firdaus. Amin.

-NasirEl-Rufai

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