The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Zuru, has died in Cairo, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

Mr Zuru, widely known as Lifiddan Zuru, reportedly passed away on Monday evening, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure as one of the leading political figures in Kebbi state.

Assembly confirms death in official statement

The development was confirmed in a statement issued by Murtala Diri, an official of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, who shared the announcement on his verified Facebook page on behalf of the legislature.

“The death of the Speaker is a significant loss to his constituents, the legislative body, and the state in general,” the statement read.

Late speaker described as influential figure

Until his death, Mr Zuru represented the Zuru Constituency and presided over the 10th Kebbi State House of Assembly.

He was regarded as a key political figure within the Zuru Emirate and played a central role in legislative affairs in the state.

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Burial arrangements yet to be announced

The statement noted that details regarding burial arrangements and formal condolences would be communicated by the Kebbi State Government and the family of the deceased.

As of the time of filing this report, the Kebbi State Government had yet to issue a separate official confirmation.

However, the news has continued to circulate widely across social media platforms, with several users reposting the original statement.

Governor Nasir Idris is expected to release an official condolence message, while funeral (Janaza) arrangements are likely to be announced after the repatriation of the late Speaker’s remains from Egypt.

Source: Legit.ng