Emir of Zuru Dies at 81 in London Hospital
The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Maj.-Gen. (rtd) Muhammadu Sani Sami, has died at the age of 81. The Kebbi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari, confirmed the monarch’s passing in a statement on Sunday. He said the emir died on Saturday night in a London hospital after a brief illness. The late ruler is survived by four wives and seven children. “The Kebbi State Government extends its heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Zuru Emirate Council, the people of Zuru, and the entire state,” the statement read. Prayers were also offered for the repose of his soul: “May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.” According to the commissioner, details of the burial arrangements will be announced later.