The unexplained mass deaths in Kano continue unabatedly as the Emir of Rano, Dr Abubakar Tafida Ila II, dies.
The emir, who was rushed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) on Friday, died on Saturday.
As of the time of this reporting, it has not been confirmed whether his death has something to do with the coronavirus infection rattling the state, but hundreds of residents including eminent citizens have been struck by the wave of deaths amid several denials and alleged manipulations by the Kano state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Ila, critically ill, was referred to the Nassarawa Specialist Hospital for further medical attention.
Rano is one of the five emirates carved out of Kano Emirate last year by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
Concerns have been heightened in the state over the rash of deaths, amid the coronavirus outbreak.
In one alarming instance, 13 people died in one day.
A government committee set up to probe the deaths is yet to submit a report.
