A district head from the Zazzau emirate council in Kaduna State collapsed at an event on Thursday, later passing away at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital in Kofar Gayan, Zaria.
The late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, was attending the program alongside the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli.
Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Media and Publicity Officer of the Zazzau Emirate, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying: “It is with great sadness that the Zazzau Emirate Council announces the passing of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya Pate, a Council Member of the Emirate.
“Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya, who also served as Councillor in charge of Health Related Matters, passed away while attending a program alongside His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofan Gayan, Zaria this morning,” the statement continued.
The remains of the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, were interred at Rimin Dodo later in the evening on Thursday.
In a message of condolence, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, referred to the death as “the will of Allah” and reminded the public that “death is inevitable and can come whenever Allah destined.”
He extended his sympathies to the deceased’s family, describing the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau as a dedicated, hardworking, and devout individual, whose loss will be deeply felt. The Emir prayed for the departed soul to find eternal peace.
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