The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died in an Egyptian hospital where he was receiving treatment.
Mr Zuru reportedly passed away on Monday night after battling an undisclosed illness, according to sources close to the Kebbi State Government.
Until his death, he represented Zuru Constituency in the state assembly and was regarded as a key figure in the legislature.
Confirming the development, an aide to the governor on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the loss as shocking and painful.
“The death of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru came as a rude shock to us. It is a painful loss not only to Kebbi State but to the entire nation,” he said.
He added that further details would be provided in due course.
Mr Idris noted that the government is still gathering information regarding the circumstances surrounding the Speaker’s death.
“The government will make an official statement and announce burial arrangements in consultation with the family,” he said.
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