By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, has passed away.
He died on Sunday morning in Kano, where he was receiving medical treatment for age-related health issues.
The late Emir will be buried on Sunday evening at 4pm, following a funeral prayer at the Emir’s Palace in Ningi.
The funeral announcement was made by the Secretary of the Emirate, Alhaji Usman Sule, Magayakin Ningi.
In a statement, Alhaji Sule said: “We belong to Allah and to Him we hope. God bless His Majesty the King of Ningi, Dr. Yunusa Muhammadu Dan Yaya (OON), who passed away this morning in Kano.”