The Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammad Sami II (rtd), has passed away at the age of 81 in a hospital in London.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the news to Peak Newspaper Nigeria on Sunday.
Sami was a former military governor of Bauchi State during the regime of Muhammadu Buhari from 1984 to 1985.
According to the Press Secretary, Governor Nasir Idris received the news of the Emir’s death with deep shock. He described the late Emir as a father figure and elder statesman, full of wisdom, who always had the interest of his people at heart. The late emir is survived by four wives and seven children.
In a condolence message, the Kebbi State Government expressed its deep grief over the passing of the revered traditional ruler. The government described 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.
