BREAKING: Prominent Religious Leader Passes Away, Governor Mourns
Ibrahim Bello, the highly revered Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, has passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He died on Friday in Abuja.
The news was confirmed by Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal.
In an official statement, Governor Lawal expressed deep sorrow over the Emir’s passing, describing him as a dependable monarch who worked tirelessly for the peace and progress of Zamfara.
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“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau. I have lost a confidant and a father whose wisdom guided me and other state leaders. May the Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah,” the governor said.
Appointed as the 16th Emir of Gusau in March 2015 following the death of his father, Dr. Bello spent over a decade on the throne, playing a pivotal role in the socio-cultural development of the state.
