Gov Lawal Mourns Traditional Ruler Bello Sulaiman

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman.

Sulaiman, a revered traditional ruler, died on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Gusau.

In a statement on Tuesday, September 1, by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal described the death as a profound loss to the deceased’s family, the Zurmi Emirate, the traditional institution and the people of Zamfara State.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi,” Lawal said.

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The governor commended the late traditional ruler for his service to his people and contributions to the traditional institution, particularly his commitment to peace and development in the state.

“His death is a great loss to Zamfara State. He will be remembered for his service to his people, his contributions to the traditional institution, and his commitment to the peace and progress of our state,” he said.

Lawal, on behalf of the state government and people, extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, the Zurmi Emirate Council and residents of the emirate.

He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the late monarch’s shortcomings, reward his good deeds and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.

“I pray that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, rewards his good deeds, grants him Aljannah Firdaus, and gives his family and the people of Zurmi the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the governor said.