Kebbi State has been thrown into mourning following the passing of the Emir of Zuru, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami (retd).

The revered traditional ruler died on Saturday night in a London hospital at the age of 81 after a brief illness.

His death was confirmed in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari.

The late Emir is survived by four wives and seven children.

In a condolence message, the Kebbi State Government described the deceased as a highly respected leader whose reign contributed immensely to peace, unity, and development in Zuru Emirate and the state at large.

“The government extends its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Emir, the Zuru Emirate Council, the people of Zuru, and the entire people of Kebbi State.

“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement said. The Reporters.