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Kaduna state – Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, a district head in the Zazzau emirate council of Kaduna State slumped at an occasion, on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The traditional ruler later died at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar gayan Zaria.
The monarch slumped while attending a programme along with the Emir of Zazzau in Zaria, Kaduna state.
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According to Daily Trust, the monarch slumped while attending an occasion along with the Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli.
The Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement.
“Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya, who also served as Councillor in charge of Health Related Matters, passed away while attending a program alongside His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofan Gayan, Zaria this morning.”
The late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau was later buried at Rimin Dodo later in the evening, Thursday.
Source: Henzodaily.ng