President Buhari mourns as Emir of Rano dies at 74

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Kano State Government and the State Council of Chiefs over the death of the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Tafida Abubakar Ila II.

The President’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday.

The emir passed away on Saturday at a hospital in Kano at the age of 74.

The Turakin Rano and House of Representatives Member of Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure, Alhaji Kabir Alhassan Rururm confirmed the death.

The late emir was survived by two wives and 17 children.

Rano Emirate is one of the four newly created Emirates in Kano State.

The statement by the Presidency quoted Buhari as describing the late leader as “someone whose words of wisdom, nobility and decency will be sorely missed, especially at a time the government is relying on traditional rulers to sensitise citizens on directives for safety.”

He urged his family and the Emirate to find solace in the good works of the deceased and ensure his legacies were carried on.