The Zazzau Emirate Council has announced the passage of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya Pate.
The deceased, a council member of the emirate, died on Thursday while attending a programme graced by the Emir Amb Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli.
“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,” a statement from the emirate said.
His funeral prayer held at 5pm and was led by the Chief Imam of Zazzau Liman Dalhatu Kasimu, with the Emir, former governors of Kaduna State, Sen Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi and Mukhtar Ramalan Yero in attendance.
