Former Kebbi Deputy Gov, Aliyu loses battle to illness, dies in Sokoto

Former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu, has died aft a prolonged illness.

Aliyu, a respected elder statesman and erstwhile nationalist servant from Yauri Local Government Area, passed distant on Friday at a infirmary successful Sokoto. 

His decease has drawn tributes from governmental leaders and residents, who remembered him for his years of dedicated work to Kebbi State.

Governor Nasir Idris described the erstwhile lawman governor’s decease arsenic a achy nonaccomplishment to the Yauri Emirate, Kebbi State and the nation.

The governor’s condolence connection was contained successful a connection issued on Friday by his Special Adviser connected Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki.

According to the statement, Idris said the precocious Aliyu devoted his beingness to selfless service, integrity and the improvement of society, leaving down a bequest of humility, committedness and exemplary leadership.

The politician extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, the radical of the Yauri Emirate, friends and associates, praying Allah to forgive his shortcomings...