Professor Kurfi loses father
By Uzair Adam
Professor Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi, a former Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Bayero University, Kano, and a current lecturer at the institution, has announced the passing of his father.
The Daily Reality reports that he shared the news via a post on his Facebook page, revealing that his father died on Thursday night.
Professor Kurfi added that the funeral prayer was scheduled for Friday morning in Kurfi town, Katsina State.
“Inna lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi raji’un. With a heavy heart, I share the news that my beloved father passed away on Thursday night,” the professor wrote, while also praying for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness upon his father’s soul.