Kaduna declares 3-day mourning, public holiday for late Emir of Zazzau

The remains of the monarch have been laid to rest at his palace in Zaria besides some past emirs of the emirate.

The funeral prayers were led by the Chief Imam of Zazzau Emirate, Dalhatu Kasimu, in the palace at about 5:35p.m., attended by thousands of people. Among those in attendance were El-Rufai; Secretary to the State Government, Balarabe Lawal-Abbas; Speaker of the State Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, and other top government functionaries.

The Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari, led the Federal Government delegation, consisted of Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika; Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed; Environment Minister, Mahmud Mohammed, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. Also at the palace was the Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, and heads of military and paramilitary formations in Kaduna State.Shehu Idris was coronated the Emir of Zazzau on February 15, 1975, and has ruled Zazzau emirate for 45 years, before his death.All rights reserved.

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