The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died.
Zuru passed away on Monday night at a hospital in Egypt, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. His death was confirmed by sources close to the Kebbi State Government, although details about his ailment were not made public.
Until his death, he represented the Zuru Constituency in the state assembly and was widely regarded as a key figure in Kebbi’s legislative arm.
Reacting to the development, the Governor’s aide on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the loss as shocking and deeply painful.
“The death of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, came to us as a rude shock. It is a painful loss not only to Kebbi State but to the entire nation,” he said.
He added that the government is still gathering full details surrounding the Speaker’s passing and will make an official statement soon.
“We are still compiling full information. The government will announce burial arrangements in consultation with the family,” he stated.
Further announcements regarding funeral arrangements are expected from both the state government and the deceased’s family.
