Gov Yusuf’s Uncle dies at 78

By Jasmine Omagha Okogeri

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf in company of members of the State Executive Council members were among hundreds of muslim faithful who attended the funeral prayer of late Alhaji Shehu Yusuf Dan Makwayo at the Emir’s Palace, Kano.

This was contained in a Statement made available to newsmen by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The deceased, an uncle to the Governor, died yesterday night after a protracted illness at the age of 78.

He was a former staff of Kano State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Late Alhaji Shehu Yusuf Dan Makwayo is survived by three wives, 31 children and 120 grandchildren.

The Governor prayed to Almighty Allah, the most exalted to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and may Jannatul Firdausi be his final abode.

“May Almighty Allah give us the courage and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” Prayed, the Governor

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