Kebbi State Assembly Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru Dies
The Kebbi State government announced the death of the State Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, as confirmed by his special assistant, Idri Zuru, on Tuesday.
Zuru's passing has left the state and the entire nation in shock and mourning. He died on Monday night in an Egyptian hospital, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
The government plans to release an official statement regarding the circumstances surrounding his death and will consult with Zuru's family about burial arrangements. His demise comes just weeks before party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, marking a significant loss for the Kebbi State Assembly and the political landscape.
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