CoronavirusCulture & TraditionNewsNigeriaUPDATE: Zamfara Emir Dies In Coronavirus Isolation

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Another traditional ruler in the north of Nigeria, the Emir of Kaura Namoda, Ahmad Muhammad Asha, has died.

 The Emir of Kaura Namoda, Ahmad Muhammad Asha is also known as Sarkin Kiyawan Kaura Namoda has died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 71.

 His younger brother,  Abdulkarim Ahmad Asha, the Dan Jekan  Kaura Namoda said that the Emir had battled diabetes and hypertension fora long time.

“He spent like four days in his palace responding to treatment when the illnesses struck again. Later he was taken to Yariman Bakura Specialists Hospital where he died after three days of admission.”

“He worked as Director of Finance and Treasurer in many local government areas of the state including Kaura Namoda, Gusau and Maru before he was appointed as Emir in 2004.”

“He is survived by three wives and 11 children among his children is Sanusi Muhammad Asha of the Nigerian Army currently serving in Maiduguri, Borno state.”

“Preparation for his funeral rite is underway, and he will be buried in his home town of Kaura Namoda according to Islamic rite,” Abdulkarim said.

But sources say that the traditional ruler died on Sunday as a result of complications from the COVID-19 infection.

Before his death, Alhaji Asha had been in isolation at the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau for three days.

Also confirming the death, Zamfara Publicity Secretary for the Control and Prevention of COVID-19, Alhaji Mustafa Jafaru Kaura noted that though his blood sample had been sent to Abuja, the traditional ruler died while the result was still being awaited.

Kaura noted that the remains of the late Emir were still in the hospital waiting for burial by officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)
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