By Kolawole Ojebisi
In what could be described as not just shocking but also a dramatic exit, a district head of the Zazzau Emirate Council slumped and died at an occasion on Thursday.
The Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate, was confirmed dead at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar gayan Zaria
He was said to be attending the occasion along with the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli when the tragic incident happened.
Confirming the incident in a statement, Abdullahi Aliyu Kwarbai, the Media and Publicity officer of the Zazzau Emirate said: “It is with great sadness that the Zazzau Emirate Council announces the passing of Sarkin Yakin Zazzau Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya Pate, a Council Member of the Emirate.
“Alhaji Rilwanu Yahaya, who also served as Councillor in charge of Health Related Matters, passed away while attending a program alongside His Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, at Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofan Gayan, Zaria this morning, ” the statement added.
The remains of the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan Yahaya Pate have since been buried at Rimin Dodo Thursday evening.
In his condolence message, the Emir of Zazzau, Hus Highness Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli described the death as “the will of Allah” stating that “death is inevitable and can come whenever Allah destined.”
The Emir who consoled the family of the deceased described the late Sarkin Yakin Zazzau as hardworking, dedicated and very religious whose vacuum will not easily be replaced.
He prayed for his soul to have an eternal life rest.
