The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami (retd) is dead.
Sami’s death was announced on Sunday in a statement by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari.
The commissioner confirmed that the Emir passed away on Saturday night at the age of 81 in a London hospital after a brief illness.
He is survived by four wives and seven children.
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In a condolence message, the Kebbi State Government expressed its deep grief over the passing of the revered traditional ruler, describing him as a respected leader whose contributions to peace and development in Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State will be remembered.
“The government extends its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Emir, the Zuru Emirate Council, the people of Zuru, and the entire people of Kebbi State.
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement read.
Details regarding the burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
