Friday, January 31, 2025 - A district head in the Zazzau emirate council of Kaduna State slumped at an event, on Thursday morning, Jan. 30, and later died at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar gayan Zaria.
The Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, slumped while
attending an event along with the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu
Bamalli.
Confirming the incident in a statement, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau, said: "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," the statement
added.
The remains of the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate
were buried immediately on the same day at Rimin Dodo.
In his condolence message, the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli
described the death as “the will of Allah” stating that “death is inevitable
and can come whenever Allah destined.”
The Emir who consoled the family of the deceased described the late
Sarkin Yakin Zazzau as hardworking, dedicated and very religious whose vacuum
will not easily be replaced.
He prayed for the soul to have eternal life and rest.
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