•Late Zayyanu Muhammad Bello
The Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi, Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, is dead.
This was disclosed by Kebbi State Government in an official statement signed today by Ahmed Idris, the spokesperson to the state governor.
Muhammad Bello, a popular politician, it was gathered, died after a prolonged illness, reports Nigerian Tribune.
“Regrettably, with a heavy heart, I announce the death of Hon. Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government.
“He died early this morning at UDUTH Sokoto after a protracted illness,” the statement read.
The statement added that the government would communicate details of his burial arrangements to the public in due course.
