Atiku Abubakar, the dethroned Zamfara Emir, has reportedly died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He passed on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
The late Emir who was hospitalized at a Private Hospital in Dubai following a protracted illness died Sunday evening.
Sani Zurmi, a family member of the Late Emir broke the news of his demise, and disclosed that his remains will be brought to Nigeria for burial.
According to Zurmi, “His remains are still in Dubai due to non-availability of flight to bring the deceased back home for burial”.
The late Abubakar was dethroned along with the Emir of Dansadau, Husaini Umar on April 27, 2021, for allegedly aiding banditry in their respective Emirates.