Kebbi State Government has announced the sudden death of the chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area of the state, Muhammad Bello, after a protracted illness.
The spokesman for the state governor, Ahmed Idris, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, said the deceased died early this morning and will be buried later in the day.
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.