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The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Kebbi State Chapter, Hon. Dahiru Muhammad Nayaya Ambursa, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of two distinguished traditional rulers in the state, extending heartfelt condolences to Governor Nasir Idris, the Gwandu Emirate Council, their families and the people of Kebbi State.
Hon. Ambursa, who is also the Executive Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, conveyed the condolence on behalf of the Chairmen of the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. The LGAs are Aleiro, Arewa Dandi, Argungu, Augie, Bagudo, Birnin Kebbi, Bunza, Dandi, Danko/Wasagu, Fakai, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Koko/Besse, Maiyama, Ngaski, Sakaba, Shanga, Suru, Yauri and Zuru.
Two Revered Traditional Rulers Die In Birnin Kebbi
According to the statement, the District Head of Gwandu, the Sarkin Gabas of Gwandu, died in Birnin Kebbi on September 23, 2025, at the age of 61 after a brief illness. Similarly, the District Head of Diggi in Kalgo Local Government Area, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Mohammed Diggi, died in Birnin Kebbi metropolis on September 25, 2025, at the age of 70 after a brief illness.
Hon. Ambursa said the deceased were not just traditional rulers but custodians of culture and pillars of peace. In addition, he described them as visionary leaders whose wisdom and fatherly guidance will be greatly missed by the people of Gwandu and Diggi districts.
“These were not just traditional rulers; they were custodians of our culture, pillars of peace, and visionary leaders whose sterling qualities will be greatly missed,” he stated.
Condolence To Governor, Emir And People Of Gwandu And Diggi
On behalf of all 21 LGA Chairmen, Hon. Ambursa extended sincere condolences to the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, and to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar.
He also commiserated with the immediate families of the deceased and the good people of Gwandu and Diggi districts over the irreparable losses.
He prayed that Almighty Allah, SWT, forgives their shortcomings and grants them Aljannatul Firdaus. He further prayed for fortitude for their families, the Emirate Council and the entire people of Kebbi State to bear the loss.
“May their souls rest in perfect peace,” the ALGON Chairman added.
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