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By Seyi Babalola
Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, died at the age of 71 after a long-term illness. He died on Friday in Abuja.
His death was announced by Sulaiman Idris, spokesperson for Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal.
Governor Lawal issued a formal statement mourning the death, characterising the late Emir as a reliable ruler who worked diligently for Zamfara’s peace and growth.
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“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of our father, His Royal Highness, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, the Emir of Gusau…
“I have lost a confidant and a father whose wisdom guides me and other state leaders. May the Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah,” the governor said.
Appointed as the 16th Emir of Gusau in March 2015 following the death of his father, Bello spent over a decade on the throne, during which he played a significant role in the socio-cultural affairs of the state.
