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Buhari mourns demise of Magajin Garin Sokoto Hassan Danbaba

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep shock on the death of Hassan Danbaba Marafa, Magajin Garin Sokoto and grandson of the late Premier of Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna Sokoto.

The President, in a statement by his spokesman Garba Shehu, said:

”I am shocked beyond words. The Magajin Gari leaves a void that will be difficult to fill in the Sultanate and our nation.

”He was always full of happiness and warmth. He will be remembered as an envoy of the culture and traditions of the Sultanate.

”My prayers and thoughts are with the family he left behind, the government and people of Sokoto State.

”May his soul Rest In Peace.”

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