‎The Kano State Sports Commission has announced the death of its secretary, Bashir Maizare.

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‎The commission announced his death in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Ashiru Gidan-Tudu, on Thursday in Kano.

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‎The statement said Maizare died on Wednesday night.

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‎It added that the funeral prayer for the deceased would be held on Thursday at his residence in Kofar Wambai, Kano.

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‎The commission described his death as a great loss to the commission and the state’s sports community.