Breaking - Emir of Rano Emirate in Kano is Dead

Alhaji Tafida Abubakar lla Auta Bawo (Emir of Rano)

The presidency condoles the Government of Kano State, Governor Ganduje over the death of its Emir of Rano.

On Saturday PUNCH Newspaper were informed about the passing of the emir Alhaji Tafida Abubakar lla Auta Bawo, who had been reportedly ill during this period of the Covid-19.

President Muhammadu Buhari who commiserate with the Kano State Government, Council of Chiefs and their entire families of the deceased emir, said in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, joined the emir's family and Rano Emirate in mourning the royal father.

President Buhari said, the monarch's words of wisdom, nobility, and decency would be surely missed, "especially at a time the government is relying on traditional rulers to sensitize citizens on the directives for safety during this period of the nobel CoronaVirus".

The president urges the family and the Emirate to find solace in the good works of the deceased and ensure his legacies continues.

"He further, prays that the almighty God will forgive the shortcomings of the late Emir, remember his good works and grant his soul eternal rest".