The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Zuru, has died after a period of illness.
Zuru, who represented Zuru Constituency and presided over the 10th Assembly, reportedly passed away on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been undergoing medical treatment.
His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Murtala Diri, an official of the Assembly, via Facebook.
Widely known as Lifiddan Zuru, the late lawmaker was regarded as a key political figure within the Zuru Emirate and played a central role in legislative affairs in the state.
“The death of the Speaker is a significant loss to his constituents, the legislative body, and the state in general,” the statement noted.
The Kebbi State Government and the family of the deceased are expected to announce details of burial arrangements and condolence activities in due course.
