Chief of Moroa dies after 58 years on throne
Tagwai Sambo, the chief of Moroa in Kaura local government area of Kaduna, is dead.
Mr Sambo’s demise was announced on Saturday in Manchok by the palace secretary, Iliya Avong.
The first class traditional ruler was 88 and had spent 58 years on the throne.
“Baba died peacefully in his sleep,” Mr Avong said.
Mr Avong added that the traditional ruler had battled health challenges since 2020.
Mr Sambo was born on December 24, 1936, and ascended the throne at 30 in 1966.
Until his appointment, he was the commissioner for works and housing in the then-North Regional Government.
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