Two Nigerian lawmakers die on Christmas eve
Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed profound shock and deep pain over the sudden death of two serving members of the Kano House of Assembly on the same day.
In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Thursday, Mr Yusuf described the near-simultaneous demise of Sarki Aliyu and Aminu Sa’adu as a dark and heartbreaking moment in Kano’s history.
The governor said their death had left the government and people of Kano in collective grief.
Mr Yusuf stressed that the loss of two vibrant lawmakers within hours was a heartbreaking tragedy that words can hardly describe.
He extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families, the leadership and members of the assembly, and the people of Kano Municipal and Ungoggo LGAs.
He prayed that God would forgive their shortcomings and grant their families and the entire people of Kano the strength to endure the monumental loss.
The governor called on the people of the state to remain calm, united, and prayerful, describing the tragedy as a test of faith and collective resilience.
Mr Sa’adu had been buried at Ungoggo cemetery, while the funeral rites for Mr Aliyu would take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Emir’s Palace Mosque on Thursday.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Agriculture
Agrifood systems can drive employment expansion in Nigeria, other African nations: Report
The Malabo Montpellier Panel has called on governments across African countries to strengthen their agrifood systems to create employment opportunities for young people.
Agriculture
Bauchi agro-chemical dealers make brisk business
Agro-chemical dealers in Bauchi are recording high sales due to increased patronage occasioned by the cropping season.
Heading 5
U.S. govt launches probe into Argentine FA’s alleged $300 million transfers
Tomas Regalado, an ambassador for the AFA in North America, said, “Investigative measures alone do not determine responsibility or guilt.”
Health
Flooding: Lagos removes illegal structures in Iju-Ishaga enforcement
The Lagos government removed illegal structures along Makanjuola Street in Iju-Ishaga as part of its ongoing environmental enforcement exercise.
NationWide
NIMC says new act enhances data identity protection of Nigerians
NIMC’s director-general, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says the newly enacted NIMC Act 2026 has significantly strengthened Nigeria’s digital identity ecosystem.
NationWide
Public trust remains greatest asset, IGP Disu tells police chiefs
The inspector-general of police has urged global law enforcement leaders to ensure that technological innovations strengthen public trust, transparency and human rights.
