Breaking: Deep Grief as Kebbi's Emir of Zuru Dies in London
- The Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammad Sami II (rtd), has died at the age of 81 in a hospital in London
- Sami was a former military governor of Bauchi state during the regime of late Muhammadu Buhari from 1984 to 1985
- In a condolence message, the Kebbi state government expressed deep grief over the passing of the revered traditional ruler
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Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi state - Alhaji Muhammad Sani Sami Goma II, the Emir of Zuru, is dead.
As reported by Vanguard on Sunday morning, August 17, the monarch died at a London hospital in the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday night, August 16, after a brief illness.
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Emir of Zuru's death
Channels Television also noted the sad update.
According to Abubakar Dustin Mari, the Kebbi state commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, the late Emir of Zuru was briefly ill.
Mari stated that Emir of Zuru, 81, was survived by four wives and seven children.
The statement said:
"We regret to announce the passing of Emir of Zuru, he was a courageous traditional ruler”.
Furthermore, the Kebbi government extended condolences to the late monarch's immediate family, the Zuru emirate, and the entire people of the state and prays to God to give his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
The commissioner stated that burial arrangements will be announced soon as the Kebbi government mourns.
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Emir of Zuru's death: Nigerians react
Following the announcement of Emir Goma's death, several Nigerians, especially northerners took to X (formerly Twitter) to express grief.
Legit.ng captured some comments below:
Serving federal lawmaker Mohammed Bello El-Rufai wrote:
"Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. May Allah SWT bless the soul of our father the Emir of Zuru, Major General, Muhammadu Sani Sami. May Allah SWT grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus."
Media personality Ladan Salihu wrote:
"Innaa LiLlaahi Wa Innaa IlaiHi Raji’uun.The death has occurred of HRH the Emir of Zuru,Maj Gen Muhammad S. Sami, Sami Gomo II.
"I am very saddened by this news because of my deep, close and personal connection with the late Monarch.May Allah SWTA grant him Aljannatul Firdaws.Amin."
@Mustaphajibia commented:
"May Almighty Allah accept his shortcoming and reward him with AL-JANNAH FIRDAUSI. May you have the fortitude to bear this great lost. My condolences to the family."
Bashir El-bashir wrote:
"Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi, Allahumma gafir lahu warhamhu.
"I have worked Zuru, and the Emir used to pass by my office on his way to the palace. May Allah forgive him."
@CageKey wrote:
"May his gentle soul rest in peace and may Jannatul Fridausi be his final home. Ameen."
Emir of Gusau dies in Abuja
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state announced the death of the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, aged 71, following a protracted illness.
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The governor said this in a statement issued by Sulaiman Idris, his spokesperson and senior special assistant on media.
Idris stated that the emir passed away in Abuja.
Source: Legit.ng
