The Emir of Zauzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris is dead.
The foremost Northern Monarch died at 84.
Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, confirmed the Emir’s death.
According to the governor, Idris died at the 44 Military Hospital Kaduna on Sunday.
The governor tweeted, “It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of the father of our state, His Highness Emir of Zazzau, Alh (Dr.) Shehu Idris CFR.
“He died at the 44 Military Hospital Kaduna today after a brief illness. Janazah prayer in Zaria is scheduled for 5pm.”
