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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Tragedy struck the ancient city of Kano on Wednesday, following the death of two members of the Kano State House of Assembly on the same day.
The deceased lawmakers are Aminu Sa’adu (also known as Aminu Saad Ungogo), who represented Ungogo Local Government Area, and Sarki Aliyu Daneji (also known as Aliyu Sarkin Daneji), who represented Kano Municipal Local Government Area in the House.
A post on the verified social media handle of Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesman to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday confirmed the deaths.
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It was gathered that Aminu Sa’adu fell ill shortly after arriving at the Assembly earlier in the day and was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors later confirmed his death. The second lawmaker, Sarki Aliyu Daneji, died shortly afterwards.
At least one of the late lawmakers has been buried this evening in line with Islamic rites, sources told Daily Sun.
