Gwandu District Head Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed passes away
Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed, known as Sarkin Gabas, the District Head of Gwandu in Kebbi State, has died. His death was confirmed on Wednesday by Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, and Abdullahi Idris, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy.
The traditional ruler passed away on Wednesday, with his funeral prayer set to take place at the Palace of the Emir of Gwandu in Birnin Kebbi at 3 pm. Abdullahi Idris expressed condolences, stating, “His Royal Highness passed away today, and the burial prayer will be performed at the Emir of Gwandu’s Palace.” Alhaji Muhammadu Rasheed succeeded his father, the late Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar Mai-Wurno.
Ahmed Idris described the district head's death as a significant loss to Kebbi State and its traditional institution. Governor Nasir Idris, currently attending the United Nations General Assembly in the United States, was reportedly shocked by the news.
Prayers were offered for the deceased's family and the people of Gwandu.
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