By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi
BIRNIN KEBBI — The Sarkin Gabas of Gwandu, Muhammad Zayyanu Bello, has died in Gwandu, Kebbi State
Zayyanu, who was also the District Head of Gwandu, reportedly died on Tuesday at his palace after a protracted illness
His death has thrown the Gwandu Emirate into mourning, with residents and traditional authorities grieving the loss
The late traditional ruler is expected to be buried today at the Gwandu Emirate Palace, Birnin Kebbi
Announcing his father’s death, his son, Nasiru Zayyanu, described it as painful and irreplaceable, saying the loss was felt across the Gwandu Emirate and Kebbi State
The late Sarkin Gabas succeeded his father, the late Bello Mai Wurno He is survived by his wife and children.