Following the protracted illness of Emir of Gasau, the Royal Father passed on today in Abuja at the age of 71 years.
The late Royal Father was the 16th Emir who succeeded his father that died on March 16, 2015.
It will be recalled that the late Emir of Gasau was a Civil Servant who rose to the highest position of Permanent Secretary during his service in old Sokoto and Zamfara states, served for 10 years and a few months.
Confirming his demise, Sulaiman Idis, the Spokesperson for Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, commiserated with the people of the state over the loss.
The Governor described the Emir’s death as a personal loss, noting that he was a supportive royal father and a capable leader who dedicated himself to making Zamfara State better.
“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau.
“I expressed my heartfelt condolences to the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, immediate and extended families of the late Emir, Gusau emirate, as well as the entire people of Zamfara State.
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Dare Lawal prayed that God grant the the Emir Aljannah, saying he was his father and confidant.
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