The 18th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris, has died at the age of 84.
Credible sources in the palace confirmed to ElombahNews that the monarch died at 44 Reference Hospital around 11am on Sunday.
One of the sources said the Emir had some health issue on Friday, and he was taken to hospital where he died . His body would soon be transported to Zaria for burial according to Islamic rites.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS EMIR OF ZAZZAU
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and grief over the death of the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.
In a condolence message to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, the government and people of Kaduna State, President Buhari said:
“With the passing of Alhaji Shehu Idris, Nigeria has lost one of its longest reigning traditional monarchs whose contributions to the promotion of unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians cannot be forgotten for years to come.”
According to the President, ”The Emir of Zazzau who ascended to the throne in 1975, had used his long reign to serve his people with dedication and identified with their aspirations at all times.”
He prayed to Allah to forgive the late Emir and grant his family and subjects the fortitude to bear the loss.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
September 20, 2020