Kebbi Govt Announces Passage Of Emir Of Zuru In London Hospital… Gov’s Wife Mourns

By Ayodele Oni

Tributes have been pouring in for the Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami, (Rtd) who passed on Saturday night.

The Kebbi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar-Dutsinmari announced his death in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

The Monarch died at the age of 81 years in a London hospital after an illness. He left behind four wives and seven children.

Kebbi State Government extends heartfelt condolences to his immediate family members, Zuru Emirate Council, Zuru people and the entire people of Kebbi State.

The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, extended deepest condolences to the Zuru Emirate over the passing of its revered Emir, Major General Sani Sami (Gomo II)(Rtd).

In a statement, the First Lady expressed profound sadness upon receiving the news of the Emir’s demise. “It is with profound sadness that I received the news of the passing of Major General Sani Sami (Gomo II) (Rtd), the Emir of Zuru,” she said.

Hajiya Zainab  stated that “The late Emir of Zuru, Major General Sani Sami (Gomo II) (Rtd), was a revered traditional leader and statesman whose leadership, vision, and dedication to the development and peace of his kingdom greatly impacted his people, leaving a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations to come,” she added.

As Jagaban Matan Zuru, the First Lady expressed her particular sadness over the loss. “As Jagaban Matan Zuru, I am particularly saddened by this loss and pray that Allah grants us the strength to bear this loss.”

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former President of the Senate, David Mark, also paid tribute to the late Emir of Zuru, describing him as a gallant soldier, patriot, and a traditional ruler of honour.

With the exit of General Sami , Senator Mark said Nigeria has lost a patriot and a father figure .

In a condolence message, Mark said General Sami lived an exemplary life of courage, discipline, and sacrifice both in military service and on the throne of his forefathers.

According to Mark: “General Sani Sami served Nigeria with distinction as a fine officer of the Nigerian Army and later as Emir of Zuru, where he upheld the values of peace, unity, and development for his people.

”He was a bridge-builder and a custodian of culture whose reign brought stability and progress to the Zuru Emirate. His voice of wisdom and moderation will be greatly missed.”

Mark noted that the passing of the Emir is a huge loss not only to the Zuru Emirate and Kebbi State, but also to the nation at large.