BREAKING:Deputy Governor of Borno State Dies Of Cardiac Arrest In Yola

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Zannah Umar Mustapha

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Zannah Umar Mustapha
Zannah Umar Mustapha

Borno state Deputy Governor, Zannah Umar Mustapha, has died of cardia arrest in Yola, Adamawa state. The deputy governor died in his sleep at a Government House guest room in the state capital early this morning.

He had gone to Yola represent state government at a convocation ceremony at Moddibo Adama University in Yola.

The state governor, Kashim Shettima, confimed Mr. Mustafa’s death to Saharareporters.

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