President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of Kebbi State over the death of the Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (retd.), Gomo II.
The traditional ruler, who was also a former military governor of Bauchi State, passed away on Sunday.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late emir’s death as a huge blow to the nation.
“The President described the death early today of the retired general and onetime military governor of Bauchi State as a significant loss for the country,” the statement read.
Tinubu noted that Nigeria would “long remember the late emir’s contributions as an administrator and revered traditional ruler.”
He recalled that as a young military officer, the emir also served Nigeria during the Civil War between 1967 and 1970.
Acknowledging the monarch’s impact in Kebbi, the President said the royal father provided “sterling leadership, which helped bring stability and development to the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State.”
Tinubu prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the emir eternal rest and give his family and subjects the fortitude to bear the loss. (Punch)
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