A district head in Zazzau emirate council of Kaduna State, Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate slumped at an occasion on Thursday.
Gatekeepers News reports that Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya later died at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar Gayan Zaria.
Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau confirmed the incident in a statement.
The statement reads, “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 remain of the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau was buried at Rimin Dodo later in the evening, Thursday.
In his condolence message, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli described the death as “the will of Allah”.
The Emir who consoled the family of the deceased, described the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau as hardworking, dedicated, and very religious whose vacuum will not easily be replaced.
He prayed for the deceased’s soul to have eternal life rest.
