By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has passed away.
Zuru died on Monday night in an Egyptian hospital, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Sources close to the Kebbi State Government confirmed his death, but details of his condition were not released.
Until his passing, Zuru represented Zuru Constituency in the state assembly and was considered a key figure in the legislature.
Confirming the development, an aide to the governor on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the news as shocking.
“The death of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Zuru, came to us as a rude shock. It is a painful loss not only to Kebbi State but to the entire nation,” he said.
He added that further information would be shared by the government.
“We are still gathering full details surrounding his passing. The government will make an official statement and announce burial arrangements in consultation with the family,” Idris Zuru stated.
Additional announcements regarding funeral arrangements are expected from both the state government and the family.
