A District Head in Zazzau Emirate Council of Kaduna State had slumped during an occasion where he was hurriedly taken to a hospital.
Eyewitness told newsmen that “the traditional ruler was rushed to Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar Gayan Zaria where he was confirmed death.
“Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, slumped attending an occasion along with the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, the source said.
A statement, by the Media aide in the palace, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, said “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 statement added, “The remains of the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate has since been buried at Rimin Dodo later in the evening, Thursday.
In a condolence message, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli described the death as “the will of Allah” saying “Death is inevitable and can come whenever Allah destined.”
Consoling the family, the Emir of Zazzau described the deceased as hardworking, dedicated and very religious person whose vacuum will not easily be replaced.
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