The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died at a hospital in Egypt, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Zuru passed away on Monday night after a period of illness, according to sources close to the Kebbi State Government, although details surrounding his condition remain unclear.
The late lawmaker, who represented Zuru Constituency, was known as an experienced legislator and a prominent figure within the state’s assembly.
An aide to the governor on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the development 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 details would be communicated soon. “We are still gathering full information surrounding his passing. The government will make an official statement and announce burial arrangements in consultation with the family,” Idris Zuru stated.
More information regarding funeral arrangements is expected from both the family and the state government in due course.
