President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II). He described the loss as a huge blow to Nigeria, saying the late monarch was a pillar of stability and peace.
The Emir, a retired senior military officer and former governor of Bauchi State, died on Sunday in a London hospital after a brief illness.
In a condolence statement issued by his adviser, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the late Emir would always be remembered for his service as a soldier during the Nigerian Civil War and for his distinguished work as an administrator and respected traditional leader.
The President praised the monarch for his decades of leadership, noting that his efforts brought unity, progress, and development to the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State as a whole.
Tinubu prayed for the soul of the late Emir and asked Almighty Allah to grant comfort to his family, the Zuru Emirate Council, and the people of Kebbi State during this period of mourning.
