The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died while receiving medical treatment abroad.
Zuru reportedly passed away on Monday night at a hospital in Egypt, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness.
News of his death has cast a shadow over the state’s political space, with government officials confirming the development while withholding further details about his condition.
Until his passing, the late lawmaker represented Zuru Constituency and was regarded as one of the prominent figures in the state assembly.
Reacting to the development, an aide to the governor on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, described the loss as shocking and painful.
“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 the government is still gathering full details surrounding the circumstances of the Speaker’s death and will make an official announcement in due course.
According to him, burial arrangements will be announced after consultations with the family.
Further updates are expected as the state government concludes necessary arrangements.
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