Kebbi: Gov Idris mourns death of two traditional leaders
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has mourned the death of two traditional leaders in the Gwandu Emirate, Alhaji Muhammad Zayyanu Haruna Rasheed, also known as Sarkin Gabas, and Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Mohammed, mni, District Head of Diggi and Dangaladiman Diggi. The governor expressed his condolences in a message issued on Saturday, describing the deaths of […] Kebbi: Gov Idris mourns death of…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deaths of two prominent traditional leaders within the Gwandu Emirate. The two individuals, Alhaji Muhammad Zayyanu Haruna Rasheed, known as Sarkin Gabas, and Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Mohammed, were described by the governor as pillars of their communities who played crucial roles in maintaining peace, unity, and progress.
Rasheed, the District Head of Gwandu, passed away on September 23, 2026, after battling a prolonged illness. Just days later, Mohammed, the District Head of Diggi and Dangaladiman Diggi, also succumbed to his fate. The governor's message conveyed his condolences to the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar, as well as the families of the deceased, the residents of Gwandu and Diggi, and the entire Kebbi Emirate.
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