JUST IN: Kebbi State Thrown into Mourning as Local Government Chairman Dies

The people of Kebbi State have been put into mourning following the passing of Hon. Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, the Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area.

The news was disclosed by the spokesman for the state governor, Ahmed Idris, in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the deceased died early this morning and will be buried later in the day.

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The statement read, “Regrettably, with heavy heart, I announce the death of Hon. Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, Executive Chairman of Maiyama local Government.

“He died early this morning at UDUTH Sokoto after a protracted illness.”

The statement further disclosed that the time for burial will be communicated to the public.